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Lagrangian vs Eulerian specifications of a field

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In Lagrangian and Eulerian specification of the flow field#Material derivative, the specification of field F as F(xt) is said to be a Lagrangian specification. But in what sense is this specification Lagrangian, and not Eulerian? I could be confused, but it seems like x is just physical space here. Wouldn't a Lagrangian specification be F(x0t), where x0 is a particle label? -Amcbride (talk) 22:48, 7 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]

That specific word was changed not too long ago without explanation: [1]. --Amble (talk) 17:41, 8 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. I should have checked. I'll revert. -Amcbride (talk) 18:03, 8 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, I think you're right to revert it. --Amble (talk) 18:29, 8 December 2021 (UTC)[reply]