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St Andrews Resources in Mathematics and Statistics

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Introduction to partial differentiation

Partial differentiation is a key technique used in calculus for dealing with functions of multiple variables. It focuses on how a function changes with respect to one variable while keeping others constant. It is widely used in physics, economics, and engineering to analyse systems involving multiple changing factors, such as in heat flow or optimization.

Donald Campbell

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