Maple Calculating Time Derivatives of Terms with Autonomous Systems

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The discussion revolves around obtaining time derivatives of several terms defined as functions of time in an autonomous system. The user seeks to express the time derivative of each term as a combination of other defined terms, specifically x, y, z, v, and w. They inquire about methods to achieve this using software like Maple, Mathematica, or MATLAB. It is noted that MATLAB requires the symbolic toolbox for such operations, while Mathematica includes symbolic math functions by default. Suggestions include using Wolfram Alpha for a quick demonstration of Mathematica's capabilities and mentioning Mathcad as another option for symbolic and numeric differentiation. The user provides specific terms and their definitions, including derivatives with respect to time and other variables, and expresses a desire for guidance on the appropriate commands to use for differentiation in these software tools.
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Hi guys

I have 5 term which each term includes three function of time (autonomous system ), i want to obtain time derivative of each term as other terms for example if i define each term as a dimensionless variable , e.g. x , y , z , v , w , i want to know dx/dt = as a combination of x , y , z , v , w.


In maple or mathematica or MATLAB is there any way to do it ?



thx
 
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in MATLAB it requires the symbolic toolbox (which you have to pay extra for). I'm pretty sure mathematica comes automatically with symbolic math functions. No idea about maple.
 
try typing this:

(d/dt)t^2

into here:

http://www.wolframalpha.com/

for a taste of mathematica
 
Mathcad also has symbolic differentiation and can do numeric differentiation if that would be better suited to your purpose.
Can you give an example of a couple of your terms?
 
NemoReally said:
Mathcad also has symbolic differentiation and can do numeric differentiation if that would be better suited to your purpose.
Can you give an example of a couple of your terms?

1=ρ/3 H^2+x1+x2+x3+x4+x5

x1=ρ λ f/6 H^2
x2=-ρ λ f' R/6 H^2
x3=λ f" ρ R`/H
x4=3 λ f' ρ
x5=ρ^2 λ f' / 3 H^2

where H=a`(t) /a(t)

R=6(2H^2+H`)

f(R)

ρ(t)

λ Constant
f' = the first derivative wrt R
f"= the second derivative wrt R
R`=the first derivative wrt t
a`=the first derivative wrt t


I want each term derivation wrt to time expressed as other terms(x1 , x2 , ...) or at least have a Coefficient as R and f ( with its derivations wrt to R ) .
 
Pythagorean said:
try typing this:

(d/dt)t^2

into here:

http://www.wolframalpha.com/

for a taste of mathematica

i don't know with what command i can do this !
 
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