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What is the difference between partial differentials and ordinary differentials?
The difference between partial differentials and ordinary differentials.
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In ordinary differentials, the total derivative of the function is depends on a single variable alone.
For example:
Consider the function
The total derivative of function
In partial differentials, the total derivative of the function is depends on two variables.
For example:
Consider the function
The total derivative of function
Here, the function
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