In calculus, partial derivatives are fundamental when dealing with functions of several variables. For a function with multiple inputs, a partial derivative measures the rate at which the function changes as one specific input changes, while keeping the other inputs constant.
In the exercise provided, we analyzed two transformations, \( u \) and \( v \), to find their partial derivatives. This involves finding how \( u \) and \( v \) change as \( x \) and \( y \) vary individually.
- For \( u \), we computed \( \frac{\partial u}{\partial x} \) and \( \frac{\partial u}{\partial y} \).
- For \( v \), the same process was used to find \( \frac{\partial v}{\partial x} \) and \( \frac{\partial v}{\partial y} \).
By evaluating these derivatives at the point (1, 1), it provides specific insight into how the transformations behave locally, at that precise location. Understanding partial derivatives is crucial for studying changes in multivariable systems.