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  1. Function Notation: Understanding h(t) & t(h) - Physics Forums

    Apr 6, 2009 · I have a simple problem here, some confusion on my part. I've just started learning about functions and their inverses. We've used traditional f^(-1) to denote the inverse. But recently, after …

  2. Function notation minus one exponent? - Physics Forums

    Oct 30, 2011 · The discussion focuses on the meaning of function notation involving a power of minus one, particularly in the context of the logistic function. It clarifies that an exponent of -1 indicates the …

  3. Notation question about min and max functions - Physics Forums

    Dec 28, 2011 · I have a general question about the notation of min and max functions. I'm wondering if there is an accepted notation, used by mathematicians, for the min...

  4. Does f(x,y) = dy/dx or f'(x) in Mathematical Function Notation?

    Feb 1, 2017 · I have a question about math function notation. f (x) = a function of x f (x,y) = dy/dx

  5. Bracket VS wavefunction notation in QM • Physics Forums

    Jun 21, 2017 · In some sources QM is explained using bracket notation. I quite understand algebra of bracket notation, but I do not understand how is this notation related with physically meaningful …

  6. What Exactly is Dirac's Delta Function? - Physics Forums

    Aug 29, 2025 · Dirac’s delta function is considered (notation for) a distribution. Specifically it is (and its derivatives are) expressed in terms of the Radon-Nikodym derivative (s) of the measure defined by …

  7. How do I correctly notate the domain and range of a function using …

    Sep 18, 2007 · Should have asked what? If you know that "domain" and "range" of a function are sets, then of course they can be written in "set notation"!

  8. Function notation in physics equations

    Jan 5, 2015 · Function notation in physics can create confusion, particularly when distinguishing between variable quantities and functions. In the equation x = x₀ + v₀t + (1/2)at², x represents a …

  9. Question about Notation of Function • Physics Forums

    Nov 28, 2020 · The notation f (x) = y indicates that f is a function of the variable x, where f (x) represents the output corresponding to the input x. The parentheses are used for clarity, distinguishing the …

  10. Python Dot Notation: Access Functions, Classes, Objects & Variables

    Feb 10, 2021 · Hello (again). I have become quite familiar with the dot notation in Python. The dot "operator", assuming operator is the right term, seem to have many uses. For example: 1) After an …