darkspym7
Feb18-08, 08:58 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Solve the inhomogeneous equation y'' + 4y = 4 with y(0)=0 and y'(0)=0.
3. The attempt at a solution
let Y(t) = A, A being some constant
Y'(t) = 0
Y''(t) = 0
Y''(t)+4Y(t)=4
=> 4Y(t)=4
=> 4A=4
=> A=1
=> y(t)=1
But y(0)=0, so that cannot be correct.
Any tips?
Solve the inhomogeneous equation y'' + 4y = 4 with y(0)=0 and y'(0)=0.
3. The attempt at a solution
let Y(t) = A, A being some constant
Y'(t) = 0
Y''(t) = 0
Y''(t)+4Y(t)=4
=> 4Y(t)=4
=> 4A=4
=> A=1
=> y(t)=1
But y(0)=0, so that cannot be correct.
Any tips?