Differential Equations Forum

Join in expert discussion on differential equation topics like ODE and PDE. Differential equations are an equation involving derivatives of a function or functions.

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Undergrad Exponential decay: I need an expression for N at time t

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Undergrad Lagrange Pendulum Equation of Motion

  • Andrew Deleonardis
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-17.2.53 Find the unique solution from initial conditions.

  • karush
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-17.2.10 y_p is a particular solution

  • karush
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Undergrad What is the closed form expression for f(a,b,n)?

  • MAGNIBORO
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Solving SIR Model with Euler's Method

  • tomc612
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Graduate Implementing a weird-looking boundary condition (PDE/FDM)

  • maistral
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Graduate PDE discretization for semi-infinite boundary?

  • maistral
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Graduate How to calculate the parabolic cylinder function D

  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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Undergrad Second order DE with Sine function

  • Figaro
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Undergrad What method can be used to solve this pde?

  • MAGNIBORO
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Graduate How Does the Bifurcation Diagram in AUTO Represent Mathematical Concepts?

  • member 428835
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Undergrad Constructing left invariant vector fields on SO(3)

  • Mikeey aleex
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Undergrad Simplifying Convolution Properties: Understanding the Delta Dirac Function

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Limit of the solution - Which is the conclusion?

  • mathmari
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Undergrad (Fluid Mechanics) stream function graph

  • DoctorCasa
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Undergrad Integrating Equation 1: Understanding the Answer

  • humphreybogart
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Yes, you are correct for both parts (A) and (B)!

  • mathdad
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High School What Integral Transform is this?

  • batoulsy
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Graduate Solving Equations: Expanding Powers Explained

  • AT36
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Undergrad Parameterization of linear operators on the holomorphisms

  • Whiteboard_Warrior
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Integrating Factors for Solving Linear Differential Equations

  • mahmoud shaaban
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Undergrad Wave equation solution using Fourier Transform

  • leo.
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Graduate Converting Partial Differential Equations to Frequency Domain

  • Radel
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High School Can You Find the Constant Value K for a Slowly Inflating Balloon?

  • Pin Head
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High School One Equation for multiple random curves?

  • mieral
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Graduate How to find a differential equation if I know its solution?

  • jonjacson
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Undergrad Characteristics of trigonometric function compositions like sin(sin(x))

  • ddddd28
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Graduate Particle in the point gravity and the Lorentz field

  • zwierz
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Undergrad Derivation of phase change parameter in dispersive medium

  • VittorioT
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Analyzing Local Behavior at x→0+ of y'+xy=1/x^3

  • meenums34
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Graduate Inverse Laplace transform of a piecewise defined function

  • cg78ithaca
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Undergrad The fractional derivative operator

  • Kumar8434
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High School Is the theory of fractional-ordered calculus flawed?

  • Kumar8434
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High School Solve x=Asin(ct) and y=Bsin(dt) for the period of the system of two equations

  • SSGD
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-9.3.15 A tank contains 200 gal of fresh water

  • karush
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High School First Order Non-Linear ODE (what method to use?)

  • Apothem
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Undergrad Finding eigenvalues for 4 DOF system

  • Sirsh
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Undergrad Maximum tangential velocity from maximum linear velocities

  • jumbo1985
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Trouble understand IVT, FVT, unit step input.

  • vysero
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Undergrad What methods other than Taylor Series to solve this eq?

  • Archie Medes
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Undergrad Help Solving an Equation with a Boundary Condition

  • FranciscoSili
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Undergrad Differential equation of all the conics in the plane

  • Michii
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Undergrad Lambert's Law differential equation

  • dgoncha
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Using the Modulus to find a variable - to find co-ordinates

  • Lytk
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Undergrad Ideal Gas Law and Differentiation

  • Siddharth Rajvanshi
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Graduate Can you solve (a-bx)y'+(c-dx)y-e=0 with a,b,c,d,e constants?

  • JanisEB
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Undergrad Solve Nonlinear DE: Friedmann Eqns for H 0-10^7

  • shinobi20
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Undergrad Classification of differential equation

  • volican
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Undergrad Solving Poisson's Equation Using Finite Difference

  • aaaa202
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Undergrad What differential equations need to be solved more quickly?

  • want2graduate
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Undergrad Following an example. Implies L{2du/dt+1}=2s+1. I'm Confused.

  • james_a
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Graduate Verifying Buckling Solution with NDSolve/DSolve

  • Aladdin123
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Undergrad How to find the integrating factor? (1st order ODE)

  • hellotheworld
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-242.7x.13 Solve the DE \dfrac{dy}{dx}=7x^6e^{-y}

  • karush
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Undergrad Does f(x,y) = dy/dx or f'(x) in Mathematical Function Notation?

  • darkdave3000
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Undergrad PDE Heat Equation Solution with Homogenous Boundary Conditions | PF Discussion

  • member 428835
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Undergrad Analyzing a 2nd Order Non-Linear ODE with Variable Substitution

  • member 428835
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Undergrad Difference between Wronskian and other methods

  • Mr Davis 97
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Graduate I need some help with the derivation of fourth order Runge Kutta

  • ATY
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Graduate Exact solution to Poisson equation in 2D

  • hikari1987
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What is the Differentiation Challenge?

  • Theia
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Show that the function is the solution

  • evinda
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Questions about proof of theorem

  • evinda
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Undergrad How to invert unit step function?

  • fahraynk
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Graduate Solve DE for theta component (hydrogen WF)

  • Andrew Deleonardis
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Undergrad Solve 2*C*sin(W)+P*cos(N*W)=P for W

  • SSGD
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Graduate Solve DE: m, h, E, Z, t, k, a (1-4)

  • OneByBane
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Undergrad Can a phase space be subject to change, and if so, what are the implications?

  • bahamagreen
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Graduate How do i perform differentiation over summation?

  • mahmud_dbm
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Graduate Parameter sensitivity analysis for nonlinear system

  • Rahul Shenoy
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Undergrad Dirac Delta using Fourier Transformation

  • arpon
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Undergrad Solution of an ODE in series Frobenius method

  • Caglar Yildiz
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Undergrad Calculating the Convolution Integral for General Math Community

  • kaniello
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Undergrad A question about boundary conditions in Green's functions

  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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Graduate Remembering Special Function Equations....

  • bolbteppa
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Undergrad Euler-Lagrange Equation Q: Where Does 2mr˙r˙θ Come From?

  • volican
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Insights Partial Differentiation Without Tears - Comments

  • andrewkirk
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Are These Equations for Particle and Wedge Dynamics Correct?

  • markosheehan
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Proving |PR|=3|RQ|: Two Particles Collide

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad Wavevector k in Helmholtz Equation

  • fog37
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High School Elementary question on integrating an equation

  • jonjacson
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Undergrad A somewhat conceptual question about Green's functions

  • BiGyElLoWhAt
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Undergrad Fourier transform of the components of a vector

  • redtree
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2 Differential Equations by Substitution

  • abhay1
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Solving for Tension of Inextensible String System

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad 2nd order differential equation problem with sin(theta)

  • Robin64
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Undergrad Can Nonlinear Equations be Linearized Using Free Parameters?

  • Euler2718
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-206.q3.2 method of integrating factor

  • karush
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Undergrad Linear independence of functions

  • Mr Davis 97
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Undergrad BVP vs IVP when solving for eigenvalues

  • Mr Davis 97
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High School How Do Jacobi Elliptic Functions Solve Nonlinear Differential Equations?

  • MalachiK
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Pole shifting for Fourier transform

  • clumps tim
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Graduate FEM for Solving PDEs: Beginner Textbooks & Fluid Flow

  • RobosaurusRex
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Applying the Chain Rule to Derive Solutions of the Heat Equation

  • evinda
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Show that the function is a solution of the equation

  • evinda
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Undergrad How to solve the two following differential equations?

  • Tspirit
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Undergrad Constant solution and uniqueness of separable differential eq

  • mr.tea
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