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  1. Function Notation: Understanding h(t) & t(h) - Physics Forums

    Apr 6, 2009 · The discussion centers on the notation of functions and their inverses, specifically focusing on the functions h (t) and t (h). Participants clarify that while h serves as the name of …

  2. Does f(x,y) = dy/dx or f'(x) in Mathematical Function Notation?

    Feb 1, 2017 · The discussion clarifies the notation and interpretation of mathematical functions and derivatives, specifically regarding the expressions f (x,y) = dy/dx and f (x,y) = f' (x). It …

  3. What is the difference between writing f and f (x)? - Physics Forums

    Nov 29, 2020 · Click For Summary The discussion clarifies the distinction between the notation of a function, represented as f and f (x). f denotes the function itself, while f (x) represents the …

  4. Python Dot Notation: Access Functions, Classes, Objects & Variables

    Feb 10, 2021 · Is that correct? I feel like it should be called the "access" operator since it allows us to access things. What are the exact inner working and the more general definition the dot …

  5. Notation question about min and max functions - Physics Forums

    Dec 28, 2011 · The discussion centers on the accepted notation for the min and max functions in mathematics, specifically exploring alternatives to the standard min (x,y) and max (x,y). …

  6. Using a semicolon in a functin argument. eg. f = f (x, y; t)

    Mar 26, 2013 · The discussion centers on the use of semicolons in function arguments, specifically in the notation f = f (x, y; t). Participants clarify that the semicolon serves no …

  7. What is the proper notation for angle wrapping in a mathematical …

    Sep 29, 2013 · The proper notation for angle wrapping in a mathematical function is crucial for defining functions involving angles. To represent an angle θ that satisfies the condition -180 ≤ …

  8. What Exactly is Dirac's Delta Function? - Physics Forums

    Aug 29, 2025 · Dirac’s delta function is considered (notation for) a distribution. Specifically it is (and its derivatives are) expressed in terms of the Radon-Nikodym derivative (s) of the …

  9. Function notation in physics equations

    Jan 5, 2015 · I have a question about function notation as it is used in physics equations. Say that we have the equation x = x 0 + v 0 t + 1 2 a t 2 Obviously, x is a variable quantity representing …

  10. How do I correctly notate the domain and range of a function …

    Sep 18, 2007 · Should have asked what? If you know that "domain" and "range" of a function are sets, then of course they can be written in "set notation"!