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The definition of directional derivative
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Directional derivative in spherical coordinates
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Directional derivative of a vector function
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Note that, when the vector which defines the direction (the second argument) is projected over one coordinate system, the function being differentiated is expected to be expressed using the same coordinate system; otherwise an error interruption happens and a corresponding message is displayed
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For this example, correct input could be
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