vector-analysis
The derivative as the best linear approximation
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The derivative as the best linear approximation
Advanced Multivariable Calculus
Requires
- total-derivative-from-partials required
- matrix-as-linear-map required
Required by
- 1-forms and the differential of a function required
- Directional derivatives as the derivative applied to a vector required
- The Jacobian matrix required
- The first variation required
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