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What is the correct way to write the product rule in Newton notation (with the dots above)? It is the LHS I am abit confused with. Eg. Say you have d/dt(xy) would you just put dots above the x and y?
The product rule in Newton notation is a mathematical formula used to find the derivative of a product of two functions. It states that the derivative of the product of two functions is equal to the first function multiplied by the derivative of the second function, plus the second function multiplied by the derivative of the first function.
In physics, the product rule in Newton notation is used to find the acceleration of an object that is experiencing multiple forces. By taking the derivative of each force function and applying the product rule, the net acceleration of the object can be determined.
Yes, the product rule in Newton notation can be extended to any number of functions being multiplied together. The general formula for this is: the derivative of the product of n functions is equal to the first function multiplied by the derivative of the product of the remaining (n-1) functions, plus the second function multiplied by the derivative of the product of the remaining (n-1) functions, and so on.
The product rule and the chain rule are two separate rules used to find derivatives. The product rule is used when finding the derivative of a product of two or more functions, while the chain rule is used when finding the derivative of a composite function (a function within a function). Both rules involve taking the derivative of each individual function and combining them in a specific way.
The product rule can only be applied to functions that are differentiable, meaning they have a well-defined derivative at every point. Additionally, the rule can only be used for products of functions, not for other mathematical operations such as division or addition. It is also important to note that the product rule only applies to functions of one variable.