Units[Standard]
diff
differentiation and partial differentiation in the Standard Units environment
Calling Sequence
Parameters
Description
Examples
diff(a, x)
a
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algebraic expression
x
name or name multiplied by a unit
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.
For other properties, see the global function diff.
Notes:
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.
When you edit a unit, double brackets appear around it.
See Also
Units
Units/Standard
Units/Standard/int
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