sl_diff()

Core Math

sl_diff() is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function for differences between adjacent elements. returns an array of length n-1 where result[i] = x[i+1] - x[i]. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Differences between adjacent elements. Returns an array of length n-1 where result[i] = x[i+1] - x[i].

Syntax

sl_diff(x)

Examples — run sl_diff() in your browser

sl_diff([1, 3, 6, 10])
▶ Run
sl_diff([0, 1, 4, 9, 16])
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about sl_diff()

Is the sl_diff() function free to use in SimLab?

The browser workspace requires no MATLAB® license or installation. Connected features require network access and may have account, tier, availability, or usage limits. You can open sl_diff() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible function references at simulations4all.com/simlab.

Do I need to install MATLAB to use sl_diff()?

No. SimLab’s core parser, workspace state, and most functions run locally in your browser. The sl_diff() function requires no MATLAB® license or desktop software download.

What does sl_diff() do?

Differences between adjacent elements. Returns an array of length n-1 where result[i] = x[i+1] - x[i]. It is a MATLAB®-compatible core math function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: sl_diff(x).

Can I run sl_diff() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls sl_diff(), and run it. This function’s calculation runs locally in the browser. SimLab session analytics, sharing, feedback, and eligible acceleration have separate network boundaries.

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