Jul 13, 2015 · 8 The differential of a function at is simply the linear function which produces the best linear approximation of in a neighbourhood of . Specifically, among the linear functions …

Jul 21, 2018 · 72 can someone please informally (but intuitively) explain what "differential form" mean? I know that there is (of course) some formalism behind it - definition and possible …

See this answer in Quora: What is the difference between derivative and differential?. In simple words, the rate of change of function is called as a derivative and differential is the actual …

Mar 10, 2025 · A differential form is (technically) a function that we can calculate value at a point and AFAIK it has nothing to do with infinitesimals nor tends to anything. A course in …

Nov 3, 2016 · I mean we are defining differential by differential itself. Can we define differential more precisely and rigorously? P.S. Is it possible to define differential simply as the limit of a …

Jan 16, 2023 · In solving differential equation, one encounters steady-state solutions. My textbook says that steady-state solution is the limit of solutions of (ordinary) differential equations when …

Aug 2, 2021 · Differential equation involving Newton's law of gravitation Ask Question Asked 4 years, 5 months ago Modified 4 years, 3 months ago

Dec 19, 2022 · Pushforward of differential forms is a standard operation, described in many expository texts. A fairly detailed presentation is given in Chapter VII of Werner Greub, …

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Oct 3, 2019 · I am a bit confused about differentials, and this is probably partly due to what I find to be a rather confusing teaching approach. (I know there are a bunch of similar questions …