Temperatures A flat circular plate has the shape of...

$$\begin{array}{c}{\text { Temperatures } \text { A flat circular plate has the shape of the region }} \\ {x^{2}+y^{2} \leq 1 . \text { The plate, including the boundary where }} \\ {x^{2}+y^{2}=1, \text { is heated so that the temperature at the point }(x, y) \text { is }} \\ {T(x, y)=x^{2}+2 y^{2}-x}\end{array}$$ Find the temperatures at the hottest and coldest points on the plate.

$$\begin{array}{c}{\text { Temperatures } \text { A flat circular plate has the shape of the region }} \\ {x^{2}+y^{2} \leq 1 . \text { The plate, including the boundary where }} \\ {x^{2}+y^{2}=1, \text { is heated so that the temperature at the point }(x, y) \text { is }} \\ {T(x, y)=x^{2}+2 y^{2}-x}\end{array}$$
Find the temperatures at the hottest and coldest points on the
plate.

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Key Concepts

Extreme Value Theorem

This theorem guarantees that a continuous function defined on a closed and bounded set will achieve both a maximum and a minimum value. It is fundamental in optimization problems over such regions, ensuring that there are extrema to be found on the domain.

Critical Point Analysis

In multivariable calculus, finding points where the gradient of a function is zero or undefined (critical points) is essential for identifying potential local extrema within the interior of the domain. These points are analyzed to determine if they yield maximum or minimum values.

Constrained Optimization

When optimizing a function subject to a constraint (such as a boundary defined by an equation), techniques like the method of Lagrange multipliers or substitution are used. This approach allows one to systematically search for extrema along the constraint boundary.

Parameterization of Boundaries

For domains with simple geometric boundaries, such as circles, parameterization (using, for example, polar coordinates) converts the problem into one with a single variable. This simplification facilitates the examination and optimization of the function along the boundary.

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