composite function

(noun)

A function of one or more independent variables, at least one of which is itself a function of one or more other independent variables; a function of a function

Related Terms

  • constant function
  • decreasing function
  • increasing function

Examples of composite function in the following topics:

  • Inverses of Composite Functions

    • A composite function represents, in one function, the results of an entire chain of dependent functions.
    • In mathematics, function composition is the application of one function to the results of another.
    • In general, the composition of functions will not be commutative.
    • A composite function represents in one function the results of an entire chain of dependent functions.
    • Let's go through the relationship between inverses and composition in this example. let's take two functions, compose and invert them.
  • Composition of Functions and Decomposing a Function

    • Functional composition allows for the application of one function to another; this step can be undone by using functional decomposition.
    • The process of combining functions so that the output of one function becomes the input of another is known as a composition of functions.
    • The resulting function is known as a composite function.
    • In the next example we are given a formula for two composite functions and asked to evaluate the function.  
    • Practice functional composition by applying the rules of one function to the results of another function
  • The Chain Rule

    • The chain rule is a formula for computing the derivative of the composition of two or more functions.
    • The chain rule is a formula for computing the derivative of the composition of two or more functions.
    • That is, if $f$ is a function and $g$ is a function, then the chain rule expresses the derivative of the composite function $f \circ g$ in terms of the derivatives of $f$ and $g$.
    • For example, if $f$ is a function of $g$, which is in turn a function of $h$, which is in turn a function of $x$—that is, $f(g(h(x)))$—then the derivative of $f$ with respect to $x$ is:
    • Calculate the derivative of a composition of functions using the chain rule
  • The Chain Rule

    • The chain rule is a formula for computing the derivative of the composition of two or more functions.
    • That is, if $f$ is a function and $g$ is a function, then the chain rule expresses the derivative of the composite function $f \circ g (x) ≡ f [g (x)]$ in terms of the derivatives of $f$ and $g$.
    • The chain rule above is for single variable functions $f(x)$ and $g(x)$.
    • However, the chain rule can be generalized to functions with multiple variables.
    • For example, consider a function $U$ with two variables $x$ and $y$: $U=U(x,y)$.
  • Primary Market Research

    • An example of primary research in the physical sciences: Can the transition temperature of high-temperature superconductors be increased by varying the composition of the superconducting material.
    • The scientist will modify the composition of the high-Tc material in various ways and measure the transition temperature of the new material as a function of its composition.
    • An example of primary research in the physical sciences: Can the transition temperature of high-temperature superconductors be increased by varying the composition of the superconducting material.
    • The scientist will modify the composition of the high-Tc material in various ways and measure the transition temperature of the new material as a function of its composition.
  • Body Fluid Composition

    • The composition of tissue fluid depends upon the exchanges between the cells in the biological tissue and the blood.
    • This means that fluid composition varies between body compartments.
    • These dissolved substances are involved in many varied physiological processes, such as gas exchange, immune system function, and drug distribution throughout the body.
    • Due to the varying locations of transcellular fluid, the composition changes dramatically.
    • Describe the composition of intracellular and extracellular fluid in the body
  • The Chemical Composition of Plants

    • Since plants require nutrients in the form of elements such as carbon and potassium, it is important to understand the chemical composition of plants.
    • Plants need water to support cell structure, for metabolic functions, to carry nutrients, and for photosynthesis.
  • Choosing Team Size and Team Members

    • Team size and composition affect team processes and outcomes.
    • The optimal size and composition of teams depends on the scope of the team's goals.
    • For this reason, cross-functional teams may be larger than groups formed to work on less complex activities.
  • Cell Walls of Archaea

    • Archaeal cell walls differ from bacterial cell walls in their chemical composition and lack of peptidoglycans.
    • Within the membrane is the cytoplasm, where the living functions of the archeon take place and where the DNA is located.
    • A closer look at each region reveals structural similarities but major differences in chemical composition between bacterial and archaeal cell wall.
    • Methanogens are the only exception and possess pseudopeptidoglycan chains in their cell wall that lacks amino acids and N-acetylmuramic acid in their chemical composition.
  • Implied Line

    • Implied lines are suggested lines that give works of art a sense of motion, and keep the viewer engaged in a composition.
    • 'Implied lines' give works of art a sense of motion, and keep the viewer engaged in a composition.
    • The space between the Infanta Margarita, the blonde central figure in the composition, and the ‘meninas', or maids of honor to the left and right of her, are implied lines.
    • By visually connecting the space between the heads of all the figures in the painting, a sense of jagged motion is created that keeps the lower part of the composition in motion, balanced against the darker, more static upper areas of the painting.
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