Chapter 3: Functions of Several Variables
Section 3.2: Limits and Continuity
Example 3.2.5
For f=x2+yx2+y2, show that the bivariate limit at the origin does not exist.
Solution
Mathematical Solution
Evaluate the limit along the lines y=m x,x>0, that is, evaluate
limx→0fx,m x
=limx→0x2+ m xx2+m2x2
=limx→0x+m1+m2
=m1+m2
Since the limit depends on the direction of approach to the origin, the bivariate limit at the origin does not exist.
Maple Solution - Interactive
Define the function fx,y
Context Panel: Assign Function
fx,y=x2+yx2+y2→assign as functionf
Simplify fx,m x under the assumption that x>0
Write fx,m x and press the Enter key.
Context Panel: Simplify≻Assuming Positive
fx,m x
m⁢x+x2m2⁢x2+x2
→assuming positive
m+xm2+1
Evaluate limx→0fx,m x
Calculus palette: Limit operator
Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
limx→0 = mm2+1
Since the limit depends on the direction of approach to the origin, the limit at the origin does not exist.
Maple Solution - Coded
Define the function fx,y.
f≔x,y→x2+yx2+y2:
Apply the simplify command to fx,m x along with the assumption that x>0.
simplifyfx,m x assuming x>0
Apply the limit command. Context Panel: Evaluate and Display Inline
limit,x=0 = mm2+1
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