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 Express x in terms of the constants

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High School Separation of variables - rocket equation

  • Januz Johansen
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Solve Diff. Eq. for g(x) w.r.t f(x) & c

  • wheepep
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Graduate How Can Taylor Series Expansion Help Solve This Nonlinear Differential Equation?

  • MelissaM
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The functions is equal to zero for x=0

  • evinda
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Fourier Transform of Periodic Functions

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How do we apply the proposition?

  • evinda
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How Does the Lemma and Theorem Apply to $Lu=f$ in $\Omega$?

  • evinda
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Undergrad What Does Figure 1 Reveal About the Stability Limits of Runge-Kutta Methods?

  • TheCanadian
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Graduate Obtaining Step Response for Linear Systems in Sinusoidal Frequency Domain

  • Boudy
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Graduate How is this 'root stability' differential equation derived?

  • tomizzo
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How can we improve the estimate?

  • evinda
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Time-Discrete Odometry: Solving Complicated Equations By Hand

  • RandomUserName
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Can we just use a part of the boundary?

  • evinda
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Undergrad Problem with polar coordinates

  • Gamdschiee
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Maximum principle for subharmonic functions

  • evinda
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Undergrad Can you check the solution for this second order ODE?

  • ecastro
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Undergrad Proving Hermite polynomials satisfy Hermite's equation

  • weezy
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Graduate Differential equations without Green functions

  • ShayanJ
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Differential equations stability

  • Harambe1
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High School Can This ODE Solution f'(x)=f(2-x) Be Correctly Solved?

  • Silviu
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Undergrad Function as a Solution to Specific Conditions

  • tade
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Graduate Is There a Defined Method for Calculating Quaternion Derivatives?

  • Topolfractal
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Undergrad Basic Separation of Variables problem

  • obstinatus
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Undergrad Derivative of A Def. Integral Equals Another Def. Integral?

  • terryphi
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Derivation of Euler-Lagrange equations w/ Hamilton's equations

  • skate_nerd
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Undergrad Understanding Stability Regions in Numerical Methods

  • TheCanadian
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Graduate Backward finite differences on higher order derivative

  • TheCanadian
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Show that the function equals to the zero function

  • evinda
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Show that limit is equal to zero

  • evinda
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Undergrad Second order differential equation

  • Dyatlov
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Undergrad Using Separation of Variables to Modify Neutron Density Diff

  • tasm
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Graduate Solving two simultaneous integro-differential equations

  • Boudy
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Computing the Integral of a Harmonic Function with Boundary Conditions.

  • evinda
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Undergrad 2nd Order Linear ODE w/ nonconstant coefficient

  • Valour549
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Graduate Second Order Differential equation Bessel-type

  • Juan Carlos
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Find the function at the point (0,0)

  • evinda
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Graduate Computing first derivative based on second derivative

  • TheCanadian
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Graduate ∂ Ψ ∂ t = − i E ℏ A e i ( p ⋅ r − E t ) / ℏ = − i E ℏ Ψ

  • Aga33
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Solving Law of Mass Action Problem with X', Y', and Z

  • Carla1985
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Undergrad Sturm-Liouville Separation theorem

  • kidsasd987
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Graduate Need help with a differential equation

  • Kvad
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Undergrad Finite Element Method: Weak form to Algebraic Equations?

  • ramzerimar
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High School Euler's method for second order DE

  • Karol
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Undergrad Solving PDE with Laplace Transforms & Inverse Lookup

  • fahraynk
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High School Private solution to a polynomial differential equation

  • Karol
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Undergrad RL Circuit Current: Over Time, Initial I(0)=1

  • Boba Fet
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Undergrad 2° order linear, homogeneous, variable coefficients

  • lightarrow
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How to Calculate Distance Traveled in Uniform Acceleration?

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad How Can Exponential Decay Reveal Initial Temperature?

  • Boba Fet
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Undergrad Interval of existence and uniqueness of a separable 1st ODE

  • Apothem
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Undergrad How to Solve the 3D Heat Equation with Limited PDE Experience?

  • Andy123
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Graduate Wave equation in cylindrical coordinates - different expression?

  • MiSo
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Undergrad How to Solve Large Oscillations of a Pendulum?

  • Hamal_Arietis
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Undergrad Example of a Function with Non-Equal Mixed Partial Differentials

  • beamie564
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Undergrad What causes confusion in testing time invariance?

  • Bullington
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Undergrad Difficulty with function dependencies f(u,x)

  • D O
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Undergrad Integrating factor of (y+1)dx+(4x-y)dy=0

  • edgarpokemon
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How to Calculate Initial Speed and Impact Speed of a Vertically Thrown Stone?

  • markosheehan
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Graduate Triple Product in Laplace Transform

  • echandler
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Graduate Help solving non-linear ODE analytically

  • member 428835
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Solving a Non-Exact ODE: $(y-2x^2y)dx +xdy = 0$

  • NotaMathPerson
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How Do I Solve this 2nd Order Non-Linear ODE and Find Its Equilibrium Points?

  • metstandard16
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Differential Equation: Tangents & Normals to y=x^2

  • rozin
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Undergrad Generalized version of the Fourier Transform

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Undergrad How Do You Compute a Lipschitz Constant for a Trigonometric Function?

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Undergrad Need help with a derivative solution

  • Dyatlov
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Undergrad Solving linear differential equations

  • tomwilliam2
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Undergrad Change of variable - partial derivative

  • TheCanadian
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High School An equation from terms of operator del to terms of sums

  • olgerm
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Simple Harmonic Motion: 5kg Particle Suspended by 500 N/m String

  • markosheehan
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Undergrad I with differential equation(3x^2-2y^2)(dy/dx)=2xy

  • edgarpokemon
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Henry's question via email about an Inverse Laplace Transform

  • Prove It
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Graduate Imaginary time propagation to find eigenfunctions

  • semc
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High School Can you reason out a differential equation using logic?

  • INTP_ty
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Undergrad How Should Derivatives in Multivariable Chain Rules Be Notated?

  • hojoon yang
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Undergrad First order differential equations ?

  • awholenumber
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Undergrad Unconventional Approaches for Boundary Values in Computing Wave Equations

  • TheCanadian
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Graduate Periodic solutions in a mechanical system

  • wrobel
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Undergrad Poisson Equation Neumann boundaries singularity

  • vector_problems
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Undergrad Generating polynomials for a multistep method

  • dynamicskillingme
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Undergrad The algorithms involved in finding a solution with numerical methods

  • awholenumber
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Graduate Free damped vibration of a system of 2 dof, demostration

  • Jhair
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Graduate Differential equation with integral

  • petterson
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Graduate Initial value ODE with shifting forcing function

  • Houeto
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Graduate Numerical Solution for Complex PDE (Ginzburg-Landau Eqn.)

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Undergrad Few more numerical methods question....?

  • awholenumber
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Graduate Fourier Transform of a piecewise function

  • Houeto
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Undergrad Differential equations and numerical methods questions

  • awholenumber
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Undergrad Which derivatives should I review for my DiffEq course?

  • matthew9
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Graduate Looking for a Reference on Smoothers for FEA

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How Do You Calculate the Speed of a Car Based on the Differentiation Equation?

  • markosheehan
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Help with another separable equation

  • jahrens
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Graduate Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Bessel-type ODE

  • player100
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Graduate Tracking Micronutrients in Anaerobic Bioreactor System

  • Jovany
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Undergrad Why do we linearise a non linear system

  • srinaath
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Graduate Is This ODE a Bernoulli Equation and Can It Be Solved with Substitution?

  • Houeto
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Undergrad How can I verify the solution for Poisson equation with forgotten factor?

  • baptiste
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Undergrad Understanding the Chain Rule in Derivatives: An Analysis of MIT Lecture Video

  • imsmooth
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Graduate Partial Differential - Thermodynamics

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