Q. 10

Question

Consider the equation $$z= y^2$$.

(a) What does this equation represent in the yz-plane?


(b) What does this equation represent in a three-

dimensional system?

Step-by-Step Solution

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Answer

The given equation represents a parabola in the yz-plane and it also represents a parabolic cylinder in the 3D-system.

1Step 1. Part (a) of the solution

The given equation is :

                          $$z= y^2$$ 

The above equation represents a parabola in yz -plane.

2Step 2. Part (b) of the solution.

The given equation is :

                               $$z= y^2$$ 

The above equation represents a parabolic cylinder in a three-dimensional system as the variable x is missing.