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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How to Solve This ODE with Substitution?

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Partial DE-separation of variables

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Undergrad Derive equation with a multiplier and constant

  • TMonkey
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How Does the Interval Affect the Unique Solution of an Initial Value Problem?

  • find_the_fun
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How to Find Constants for the IVP Solution?

  • find_the_fun
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Equilibrium solution limit to differential equation

  • Vishak95
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Numerical solution of partial differential equation

  • Suvadip
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Graduate What is an 'impulsive forcing term'?

  • mesa
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Graduate How Do You Find the First Integral of This System of Differential Equations?

  • LBJking123
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Is the answer key wrong for this exact equation?

  • find_the_fun
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Initial value problem for exact equations

  • find_the_fun
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How can I use variable transformation to obtain a solution for this ODE?

  • Dustinsfl
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Graduate How Can Non-Linearity in Damping and Spring Stiffness Be Modeled?

  • SondreST
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Undergrad How to Integrate ∫(e^2lnx)(10x)dx?

  • Wonderland
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Undergrad Differential equation with repeated roots

  • hops1
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Getting term repeated extra time

  • find_the_fun
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Finding explicit maximal solution of an IVP using Exact Diff Eqs

  • nathancurtis111
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Graduate Solve Grad Shafranov Equation using Finite element method?

  • adwiteeymauri
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Initial value problem with lots of constants

  • find_the_fun
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Why is There No Solution for the Harmonic Oscillator with \(k = k_m\)?

  • Dustinsfl
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Why Isn't y Treated as a Constant in the Product Rule?

  • find_the_fun
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How to Solve Inhomogeneous Differential Equations via Expansion?

  • Dustinsfl
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How do you rewrite this equation in standard form?

  • find_the_fun
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Solve 2nd Order Inhomogeneous ODE: Kartika's Q on Yahoo Answers

  • MarkFL
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Undergrad Solution of an Ordinary Differential Equation

  • controlswhiz
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Finding a value for a y(0) = a in a IVP

  • nathancurtis111
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Longitudinal excitation of a sine wave

  • Nino1
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Diagnosing an Error in my String Wave Solution

  • Dustinsfl
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Integrating on an infinite domain

  • Dustinsfl
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Graduate Parameterization for method of characteristics

  • perishingtardi
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Graduate Using Z transforms to solve difference equations.

  • Uan
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Graduate Forcing IFFT to start/end at 0 value

  • swraman
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Graduate Can a basic knowledge of perturbation theory solve this?

  • ozone
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Graduate Numerical solution of partial differential equations

  • nbann5000
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ODE for a forced, undamped oscillator.

  • skate_nerd
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Getting wrong answer to differential equation (first order separable ODE)

  • find_the_fun
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Therefore, $M$ travels 24 units before being caught by $N$.

  • dearcomp
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First Order Non-Linear Ordinary D.E.

  • dearcomp
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Dividing vs Subtracting to Solve Equations w/1 Variable

  • find_the_fun
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Undergrad Assumptions about particular solutions

  • leehufford
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Solve by separation of variables

  • find_the_fun
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Solving a Separable Equation: What Went Wrong?

  • find_the_fun
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Solve 4th Order Linear ODE and Plot Graph: t→∞

  • alane1994
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Graduate Solving a First Order Linear PDE

  • sagigirl
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Find a Particular Solution y_p for 2nd Order ODE at Yahoo Answers

  • MarkFL
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Undergrad How Do Multiple Solutions to a Differential Equation Work?

  • oneamp
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Graduate Mathematical Physics: Bessel functions of the first kind property

  • M. next
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Graduate Is Helmholtz equation a Poisson Equation?

  • yungman
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Graduate Numerical solution to stationary viscous flow with a Darcy term

  • Irid
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Graduate Proving a set of functions is orthogonal

  • ainster31
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Determine the Number of Real Roots

  • anemone
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Graduate Series solutions near a singular point, 2nd order linear

  • Gridvvk
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Graduate Finding Limit t->0: H'(r) and τ(r)

  • urbanist
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How to know if there's an explicit solution for differential equation

  • find_the_fun
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MCK's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding an inexact ODE

  • MarkFL
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Why are there 2 cosines used in the general solution for this domain?

  • Dustinsfl
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First Order Nonlinear Ordinary Differential Equation

  • Chipset3600
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Understanding the Heat Equation: What Does $T_j^n$ Represent?

  • nacho-man
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Graduate 1st order, nonhomogeneous, linear DE - particular solution

  • economicsnerd
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Undergrad How to determine the isotherms of given temperature field?

  • Megatron16
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Graduate Bessel Functions: Knowing 1st Kind vs Neumann & Order

  • ineedhlp
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John's Implicit Diff Q&A: Horiz/Vert Tangents at Yahoo! Answers

  • MarkFL
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Graduate Is ψ(t,0,0) = sin(2πt) a Solution to This Differential Equation?

  • DaVikes84
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Graduate Five point scheme Finite Difference Method

  • sigh1342
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Mike's question at Yahoo Answers regarding reduction of order

  • MarkFL
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Graduate Solving Heat Equation by Fourier Transform

  • HAMJOOP
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Graduate Delta function and derivative of function wrt itself

  • Trave11er
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Finding the Value of a Compounded Annuity Fund

  • alane1994
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Solving Heat Flow in a Rod: Initial & Boundary Conditions

  • Dustinsfl
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Number of Real Solutions to Cosine System Between 0 and 2π

  • eddybob123
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Change of variables heat equation

  • Dustinsfl
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Solving for Real Numbers $a$ and $b$ in $f(x)=\dfrac{1}{ax+b}$

  • anemone
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Solving Initial Value Problem: \(\ln(t)+t^2y^2-\sin(y)=\pi^2\)

  • alane1994
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Graduate Trouble with harmonic oscillator equation

  • deex171
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Undergrad Mass Spring System: Modeling & Trajectory Analysis

  • carb
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Solving Exercise 2 & 3 in Multivariable Calculus

  • nacho-man
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Population Dynamics: Solving Differential Equations for (a), (b), and (c)

  • alane1994
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Graduate Generalization of Comparison Theorem

  • Only a Mirage
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Lax pair and compatibility for KdV

  • Dustinsfl
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Graduate Proving that one solution always lies above the other

  • urbanist
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Graduate Differential equations in the schrodinger equation.

  • neptune12XII
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Undergrad Struggling with Henri Reaction Questions for Tomorrow's Test?

  • zibb3r
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First Order Differential Equations, given initial value....

  • nuggz619
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Spherical Harmonics: Showing $\delta_{m,0}\sqrt{\frac{2\ell + 1}{4\pi}}$

  • Dustinsfl
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Graduate Which solution for this DE is preferred?

  • Turion
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Graduate Process dynamics modelling for heated tank, differential equations

  • maistral
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Solve Parameters of Displacement Function - Raja's Question

  • MarkFL
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When does the mass first return to its equilibrium position?

  • alane1994
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Solving Differential Eqn to Test Paratrooper Account

  • MarkFL
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Graduate Solve Legendre Polynomial using Method of Frobenius

  • feoxx
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Is the Highlighted Portion a Mistake and Where Does the PI Go?

  • Turion
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Graduate Finding a numerical value for a partial differential

  • NEGATIVE_40
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Graduate Workbook guide +problem in Math. Phys.

  • blade86
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Separation of variables, constant in front of term

  • find_the_fun
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What is the general solution for a differential equation with a secant term?

  • alane1994
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Graduate The classic second order differential equation

  • M. next
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Graduate Bessel function of second kind with integer order.

  • yungman
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Separation of variables, can't get y out of exponent

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