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    The document proves that d(dΦ) = 0 for a 0-degree form Φ directly by showing that the second partial derivative (∂2Φ/∂xidxj) is symmetric while dxi ∧ dxj is antisymmetric, causing their product to be 0. This direct proof for degree 0 allows establishing the result for all degrees by induction using one of the defining relations given in the reference text.

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    The document proves that d(dΦ) = 0 for a 0-degree form Φ directly by showing that the second partial derivative (∂2Φ/∂xidxj) is symmetric while dxi ∧ dxj is antisymmetric, causing their product to be 0. This direct proof for degree 0 allows establishing the result for all degrees by induction using one of the defining relations given in the reference text.

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    In exercise [12.

    12], the conclusion d(dΦ) = 0 f or Φ of degree 0 can be proved


    directly:
    X XX
    d(dΦ) = d( (∂Φ/∂xi )dxi ) = (∂ 2 Φ/dxi dxj )dxi ∧ dxj = 0
    i i j

    because dxi ∧dxj is antisymmetric but the second partial derivative (∂ 2 Φ/dxi dxj )
    is symmetric.

    Establishing this result directly for degree zero permits one to establish it for
    all degrees by induction using the second of the two defining relations given
    immediately above in RtR.

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