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Yes they do!

Hi, How important is undergraduate education in terms of following a specific physics directory? Right now I am on track to take 3-4 upper division classes that will allow me to earn a B.S. in astrophysics. What if I wanted to focus on theoretical or quantum physics for a PhD (assuming I get...

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It looks like it's just a customary notation and it behaves the way it does because that's how it's structured. From the Wiki article, the Use of Various Forms section makes sense of it for me. Thanks a lot!

Hi, With respect to derivative notation... d/dx(y) //1st derivative of y w.r.t x d/dx (dy/dx) = d^2y/dx^2 //2nd derivative d/x (d^2y/dx^2) = d^3y/dx^3 //3rd derivative If you continue finding derivatives in this way, why do the d's increment in the...

Hi, I am an undergrad at UCSD studying math and physics (taking all astrophysics electives. I've started reviewing previous maths to solidify understanding, because my calculus, linear algebra, and discrete math experience was extremely rushed and I worked full-time while in these classes. I've...