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Why should the direction of maximum increase of a scalar field be orthogonal to a level surface (or curve)?

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Why should the direction of maximum increase of a scalar field be orthogonal to a level surface (or curve)?

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  1. You do know that orthogonal means at 90°? If it is scalar, it only has magnitude and the only direction of increase is directly away from a surface or curve.

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