Is Tab∂cf = Tac∂bf Valid in Tensor Notation?

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The equation Tab∂cf = Tac∂bf is not valid in tensor notation due to improper use of the Kronecker delta. The correct formulation requires maintaining the integrity of indices, specifically T_{ab}∂_c f = T_{ab}δ^d_c∂_d f, ensuring that free indices are consistent on both sides. The discussion highlights the importance of adhering to the summation convention in tensor calculus.

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Is Tab\partialcf = Tac\partialbf, where T is a tensor?

Seems to me like you should be able to do this:
Tab\partialcf
=Tab\deltabc\partialbf
=Tac\partialbf

Maybe I'm using the Kronecker delta incorrectly. Could someone check this for me?
 
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You can't introduce the kronecker delta in that way or any summation for that matter. You have the index b on the kronecker delta being summed over two other indices which does not conform to the summation convention and makes no sense in that regard. You would have to write something like T_{ab}\partial _{c}f = T_{ab}\delta ^{d}_{c}\partial _{d}f; you can tell that the free indices are the same on both sides.
 

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