D^2y/dx^2

Definition

Symbolically written as d^2y/dx^2, this represents the notation for expressing the second derivative of y with respect to x. It indicates taking two consecutive derivatives of y with respect to x.

Related terms

Differentiation:

Differentiation involves finding rates at which functions change by calculating derivatives.

Derivative notation: Derivative notation uses symbols such as dy/dx or d/dx to represent differentiation with respect to variables.

Higher-order derivatives: Higher-order derivatives extend beyond just first and second derivatives and involve taking multiple successive derivatives.