Why does the basepoint p still matter after identifying the derivative result with a vector?
Conditions
- Applies to the basepoint derivative .
Reasoning, step by step
- Observe the definition .
- Note that the second component uses , the derivative at .
- Conclude that the basepoint controls the linear map applied to .
Example
The narrator emphasizes that even after identifying the derivative output with a vector, the original basepoint still controls the linear map , so the basepoint cannot be ignored.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that once a vector is extracted, the basepoint is irrelevant.
- Assuming the derivative is a single global linear map rather than a point-dependent one.
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