Solve Calc Problem: Find y if dy/dt=ky and k is a Nonzero Constant

  • Thread starter Thread starter radtad
  • Start date Start date
AI Thread Summary
To solve the differential equation dy/dt = ky, where k is a nonzero constant, the general solution involves integrating to find y = Ce^(kt), where C is the constant of integration. The user initially believed the answer was b (2e^(kt)), but realized they overlooked the constant of integration. The correct form includes a constant, which can be represented as C1, leading to multiple valid solutions depending on initial conditions. A typo in the answer choices was also acknowledged, confirming that choice c should be e^(kt) + 3. Understanding the role of the constant of integration is crucial for identifying the correct solution.
radtad
Messages
19
Reaction score
0
We have a set of problems for hw. I am stuck on 1 where I know the answer but can't seem to get it.

If dy/dt=ky and k is a nonzero constant then y could be
a. 2e^kty b. 2e^kt c. e^kt d. kty+5 e. 1/2ky^2 +1/2

I know the answer is b but i can't get that answer
Here is my work
S=integral sign

dy/dt=ky
dy/y=kdt
Sdy/y=kSdt
lny=kt
e^lny=e^kt
y=e^kt

How do u get a 2 in there for choice b
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
You forgot about the constant of integration:
\frac{dy}{dt}=ky
\frac{dy}y=kdt
\int{\frac{dy}y} = \int{kdt}
\ln y = kt +C
e^{\ln y} = e^{kt + C}
y = e^{kt}\cdot e^C
eC is also a constant, so it can be written as C1 if you like.The value of C1 will depend on the initial conditions. Unless there's a typo in your answer list, I can see two answers that are of this form:
b. y=2e^{kt}
and c. y = e^{kt}

I hope that helps.
 
thanks forgot the C and yea choice c was a typo it should be e^kt +3
 
Thread 'Variable mass system : water sprayed into a moving container'
Starting with the mass considerations #m(t)# is mass of water #M_{c}# mass of container and #M(t)# mass of total system $$M(t) = M_{C} + m(t)$$ $$\Rightarrow \frac{dM(t)}{dt} = \frac{dm(t)}{dt}$$ $$P_i = Mv + u \, dm$$ $$P_f = (M + dm)(v + dv)$$ $$\Delta P = M \, dv + (v - u) \, dm$$ $$F = \frac{dP}{dt} = M \frac{dv}{dt} + (v - u) \frac{dm}{dt}$$ $$F = u \frac{dm}{dt} = \rho A u^2$$ from conservation of momentum , the cannon recoils with the same force which it applies. $$\quad \frac{dm}{dt}...
I was thinking using 2 purple mattress samples, and taping them together, I do want other ideas though, the main guidelines are; Must have a volume LESS than 1600 cubic centimeters, and CAN'T exceed 25 cm in ANY direction. Must be LESS than 1 kg. NO parachutes. NO glue or Tape can touch the egg. MUST be able to take egg out in less than 1 minute. Grade A large eggs will be used.

Similar threads

Back
Top