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Chapter 12: Q. 7 (page 988)

Describe the meanings of each of the following mathematical expressions :

∂w∂y

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Ans: ∂w∂yIt means a partial derivative of w with respect to y. Or the partial rate of change of w with respect to y.

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Step 1. Given information.

Given,

∂w∂y

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Step 2.  The meaning of the given expression is,  

∂w∂y It means a partial derivative of w with respect to y. Or the partial rate of change of w with respect to y.

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