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What does the superscript "d" mean in the differential?
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The superscript "d" in the differential notation refers to the dimension of the integral. In the context of integrals, "d" signifies the number of dimensions being considered, such as "d=3" for three-dimensional integrals. This notation is crucial for understanding the behavior of integrals in multivariable calculus and physics.
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for d), I am a bit confused. I have two trains of thoughts here
any thoughts on which answer is correct, and why the other one is incorrect? Both seem like valid solutions to me. Or is the question ambiguous?
thanks
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