MAPLE: The basics

To plot z = sin √ x 2 + y 2 for x over the range −1 to 1 and y over the range−1 to 1 type[> plot3d( sin(sqrt(x^2+y^2)) , x=-1..1, y=-1..1);Sometimes plotting graphs on a small scale is misleading. Now try[> plot3d( sin(sqrt(x^2+y^2)) , x=-10..10, y=-10..10);[> plot3d( sin(sqrt(x^2+y^2)) , x=-30..30, y=-30..30);Each time you plot something you will notice that by clicking the picturea new menu bar will appear. Explore this bar, functions they may help youunderstand your plot.6 Further informationThe following URLs may be of some use:1. http://www.maplesoft.com2. http://www.mapleapps.com/tutorial.shtml3. http://www.indiana.edu/ ∼ statmath/math/mapleThe mathematics library has several books on programing and problemsolving using MAPLE.A series of MAPLE manuals are also available for consultation in themicrolab. Please do not remove them from the lab.4