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Constant
  • Constant is an attribute which indicates zero derivative of a symbol with respect to all parameters.
  • Constant is used by Dt.
  • Functions f [ ... ] are taken to have zero total derivative if f has attribute Constant.
  • Mathematical constants such as Pi have attribute Constant.
  • See the Mathematica book: Section 2.5.3, Section 3.5.2.

    Further Examples

    The variable c is not a constant.

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    The makes c a constant under differentiation.

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    The makes c a constant under differentiation.

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    Now c is no longer a constant under differentiation.

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