High School Confusion between ##\theta## and ##d\theta##

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The discussion centers around the confusion between the scalar nature of ##\theta## and the vector nature of ##d\theta##. Participants inquire about the context of the course, specifically mentioning IIT JEE preparation, to clarify the concepts being discussed. There is an emphasis on the importance of context in understanding mathematical notation, suggesting that definitions can vary. Additionally, there is a call for the original poster to ask clearer questions for more effective assistance. Overall, the conversation highlights the need for foundational knowledge in differential forms to grasp these concepts fully.
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Why is ##\theta## a scalar whereas ##d\theta## a vector ?
 
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What makes you think ##d\theta## is a vector?
 
What course are you taking? Is it on differential forms?
 
I'm asking this because my teacher taught this in class but I just didn't understand
 
Course for iitjee
 
Ashes Panigrahi said:
Course for iitjee
Have you had the prerequisite course hhsidd?
 
Ashes Panigrahi said:
Course for iitjee

What does the abbreviation "iitjee" stand for?
 
Stephen Tashi said:
What does the abbreviation "iitjee" stand for?

Google tells me it an Indian entrance exam or something, so I guess a prep course for that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joint_Entrance_Examination_–_Advanced

OP ask better questions and respond with more than a sentence to get better help. As far as I consider mathematical notation, ##\theta## and ##d\theta## can mean whatever you want. It's just notation. You need some kind of context here OP.

LCKurtz said:
Have you had the prerequisite course hhsidd?

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2694525? lol
 

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