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1. Dot Notation

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   Dot notation, characterized by the placement of an acute accent (or "dot") directly over a mathematical variable or function (e.g., $\dot{x}$ or $\dot{f}$), primarily denotes differentiation with respect to time ($t$). This notational convention, often termed Physicist's Notation, finds its most pervasive application in the fields of classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and [control theory](/entries/contro…