how to get derivative

2 views (last 30 days)
mohamed
mohamed on 22 Dec 2013
Edited: Matt J on 22 Dec 2013
i have a function sin^2xcos(y)/(x^3+1) and i want to get the derivative with respect to x where x varies from 0 to 5 and y varies from 0 to 4 i tried
>> x=[0,5];
>> y=[0,4];
>> ployder (((sin(x)).^2 * cos(y))/(x^3 +1))

Accepted Answer

Matt J
Matt J on 22 Dec 2013
Edited: Matt J on 22 Dec 2013
You mistyped poyder. Plus, it only applies to polynomials and rational functions of a single variable. You should consider the Symbolic Math Toolbox if you have it. I believe the diff() command would be the thing for this.

More Answers (0)

Community Treasure Hunt

Find the treasures in MATLAB Central and discover how the community can help you!

Start Hunting!