Final answer:
To find dz/dy for the given equation z² = x³y² with the conditions dx/dt = -2, dy/dt = -3, and at the point (x,y) = (4,0), we use implicit differentiation and find that dz/dy = 0.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the derivative dz/dy given z² = x³y², we can use implicit differentiation. First, we differentiate both sides of the equation with respect to y:
2z(dz/dy) = 3x²y(dx/dt) + x³(2y)
Then, we substitute the given values dx/dt = -2, dy/dt = -3, x = 4, and y = 0 into the differentiated equation:
2z(dz/dy) = 3(4)²(0)(-2) + (4)³(2)(0)
Since the terms containing y are multiplied by zero, they do not contribute to the value of dz/dy. So, the equation simplifies to:
2z(dz/dy) = 0
Since z is positive, we can divide by 2z to find:
dz/dy = 0
Therefore, at the point (4,0), the value of dz/dy is 0.