sym_diff()

Symbolic

sym_diff() is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function for symbolic differentiation. internal name for diff when used on symbolic expressions. Run it online in your browser with SimLab — free, no install, no license required.

Symbolic differentiation. Internal name for diff when used on symbolic expressions.

Syntax

sym_diff(expr, var)

Examples — run sym_diff() in your browser

sym_diff('x^3', 'x')
▶ Run
sym_diff('sin(x)*cos(x)', 'x')
▶ Run

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Frequently Asked Questions about sym_diff()

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

Yes. SimLab is 100% free — no signup, no license, and no usage limits. You can run sym_diff() and 510+ other MATLAB®-compatible functions directly in your browser at simulations4all.com/simlab.

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

No. SimLab runs entirely in your web browser with zero installation. The sym_diff() function works without any MATLAB® license or software download.

What does sym_diff() do?

Symbolic differentiation. Internal name for diff when used on symbolic expressions. It is a MATLAB®-compatible symbolic function available in SimLab with the same calling syntax as MATLAB® — typically: sym_diff(expr, var).

Can I run sym_diff() in my browser?

Yes. Open SimLab at simulations4all.com/simlab, write or paste code that calls sym_diff(), and run it. Execution happens locally in your browser — no data leaves your machine.

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