Question

The symbol used for partial derivatives, ∂, was first used in mathematics by Marquis de Condorcet.

(a) True

(b) False

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Question is taken from Variable Treated as Constant topic in chapter Partial Differentiation of Engineering Mathematics

Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) True

To elaborate: Partial derivatives are indicated by the symbol ∂. This was first used in mathematics by Marquis de Condorcet who used it for partial differences.