Solve Nonlinear First Order Differential Equation | y'(t)=y(t)^3+f(t)

In summary, a first order nonlinear equation is a mathematical equation that involves one independent variable and a nonlinear relationship between the dependent and independent variables. Some examples include the logistic equation, the Bernoulli equation, and the Lotka-Volterra equations. There is no single method for solving these equations, but techniques such as substitution, separation of variables, and using an integrating factor may be used. These equations have many applications in science and engineering, but they also have limitations such as inaccurately representing the behavior of a system and requiring numerical solutions in some cases.
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bpcraig
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Maybe I'm just dumb...

[tex]
y'(t)=y(t)^3+f(t)
[/tex]

find [tex]y(t)[/tex]

Thanks...
 
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bpcraig said:
Maybe I'm just dumb...

[tex]
y'(t)=y(t)^3+f(t)
[/tex]

find [tex]y(t)[/tex]

Thanks...
Welcome bpcrai.
Try substituting z =1/y^2 if permissible. If the magnitude of z is large in the range, we can neglect a constant & separate the variables.

P.S. : I'm afraid everybody's dumb at solving nonlinear differential equations. ;)
 

1. What is a first order nonlinear equation?

A first order nonlinear equation is a mathematical equation that involves one independent variable and a nonlinear relationship between the dependent and independent variables. In other words, the equation cannot be expressed as a straight line.

2. What are some examples of first order nonlinear equations?

Some examples of first order nonlinear equations include the logistic equation, the Bernoulli equation, and the Lotka-Volterra equations. These equations are commonly used in physics, biology, and economics to model complex systems.

3. How do you solve a first order nonlinear equation?

Unlike linear equations, there is no single method for solving first order nonlinear equations. Depending on the specific equation, there are various techniques such as substitution, separation of variables, and using an integrating factor. In some cases, numerical methods may also be used.

4. What are the applications of first order nonlinear equations?

First order nonlinear equations have many applications in various fields of science and engineering. They are used to model population growth, chemical reactions, electrical circuits, and many other complex systems. They are also used in data analysis and machine learning algorithms.

5. What are the limitations of first order nonlinear equations?

First order nonlinear equations can be useful in modeling complex systems, but they also have limitations. In some cases, the equations may not accurately represent the behavior of the system, and the solutions may be sensitive to initial conditions. Additionally, some equations may be difficult or impossible to solve analytically, requiring numerical methods.

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