What is the derivate of this expression?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the calculation of \frac{\partial H}{\partial x_{j}} for the given expression, where j\neq 1. The attempt at a solution suggests that all the derivatives are zero, but there is confusion due to the application of the chain rule. Assistance is requested to resolve this confusion.
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Homework Statement


Suppose you have three functions, [itex]f_{1}(x_1),f_{2}(x_2),f_{3}(x_3)[/itex]. Consider the following expression: [itex]H=\int_{0}^{f_{1}(v_1)} G(f_2(\xi))G(f_3(\xi))d\xi[/itex], where [itex] G [/itex] is some continuous function. What is [itex] \frac{\partial H}{\partial x_{j}}[/itex], [itex]j\neq 1[/itex]?


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According to me, all this derivatives are zero. However, I am not quite sure of this because, by applying the chain rule I obtain: [itex] \frac{\partial H}{\partial x_{2}}=\frac{\partial H}{\partial f_{2}}\frac{\partial f_2}{\partial x_{2}}[/itex]. Since [itex]\frac{\partial H}{\partial f_{2}}[/itex] and [itex]\frac{\partial f_2}{\partial x_{2}}[/itex] are both nonzero (known data), then the whole thing should be different from zero. Am I wrong here?
 
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It would be great if someone could help me out with this, as I am quite confused. Thanks in advance!
 

FAQ: What is the derivate of this expression?

What is the derivative of a constant?

The derivative of a constant is always 0. This is because a constant does not change and therefore does not have a rate of change.

How do you find the derivative of a power function?

To find the derivative of a power function, you would use the power rule. This rule states that if the function is in the form of f(x) = x^n, then the derivative is nx^(n-1).

What is the difference between a derivative and a differential?

A derivative is a function that gives the rate of change of another function at a specific point. A differential, on the other hand, is the change in a function over an interval or range of values.

Can the derivative of a function be negative?

Yes, the derivative of a function can be negative. This means that the function is decreasing at that point, or that the rate of change is negative. This can be seen in functions with a downward slope or a negative slope.

How do you find the derivative of a trigonometric function?

To find the derivative of a trigonometric function, you would use the trigonometric rules. For example, the derivative of sin x is cos x, and the derivative of cos x is -sin x. These rules can be applied to more complex trigonometric functions as well.

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