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Directional derivative

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Imagine you are walking on a hill.

Directional derivative contour plot.svg
Directional derivative contour plot.svg
You can go up or down. Some paths go up fast. Some paths go up slow. This math helps us see how much the hill changes. It tells us how steep the path is. Where will you walk?
Geometrical interpretation of a directional derivative.svg
Geometrical interpretation of a directional derivative.svg

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