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By tracking a small input change $dx$ through nested mappings $x \to h(x) \to g(h(x))$. For $x=1.5$, $h=x^2$, and $g=\sin$, the inner rate is $h'(1.5)=3$, scaling $dx$ to $dh \approx 3dx$.

Conditions: Inner function $h(x)$ is differentiable at $x$; Outer function $g(u)$ is differentiable at $u=h(x)$; Example uses $h(x)=x^2$ and $g(u)=\sin u$ near $x=1.5$

By tracking a small input change $dx$ through nested mappings $x \to h(x) \to g(h(x))$. For $x=1.5$, $h=x^2$, and $g=\sin$, the inner rate is $h'(1.5)=3$, scaling $dx$ to $dh \approx 3dx$.

Conditions: Inner function $h(x)$ is differentiable at $x$; Outer function $g(u)$ is differentiable at $u=h(x)$; Example uses $h(x)=x^2$ and $g(u)=\sin u$ near $x=1.5$