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Units[Standard]

  

diff

  

differentiation and partial differentiation in the Standard Units environment

 

Calling Sequence

Parameters

Description

Examples

Calling Sequence

diff(a, x)

Parameters

a

-

algebraic expression

x

-

name or name multiplied by a unit

Description

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In the Standard Units environment, the diff function differentiates an expression with respect to a name that can have a unit.  The result is the derivative of the expression, with respect to the variable of differentiation, with a unit, the input expression unit divided by the variable of differentiation unit if any.

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For other properties, see the global function diff.

Examples

Notes: 

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To enter a unit in 2-D Math input, select the unit from the appropriate Units palette. If the unit you want is not there, select  and then enter the unit.

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When you edit a unit, double brackets appear around it.

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

See Also

diff

Units

Units/Standard

Units/Standard/int

 


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