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How to Derive the ODE for a Series RC Circuit with a Current Source?
Dear all, I have problem to find the differential equation for my circuit shown in the attached picture. For input I have a current source, and the output is the voltage U (the voltage between the first and the ground node). I need the ODE to find the mathematical response of the system...- ntmkd
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- Circuits Ode Rc Rc circuits Series
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MHB Positive Roots of ODE Solution: K>1/4 has Infinite Zeros
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this thread so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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- Ode Positive Roots
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Green's Function for Third Order ODE
Homework Statement A dynamical system has a response, y(t), to a driving force, f(t), that satisfies a differential equation involving a third time derivative: \frac{d^{3}y}{dt^{3}} = f(t) Obtain the solution to the homogeneous equation, and use this to derive the causal Green's function...- ferret123
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- Function Green's function Ode
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Comp Sci Fortran programming to solve linear equation for ode
Fint the exact solution of the system dy/dt = -15y-25z dz/dt=-47y-85z with inital condition y(0)=2, z(0)=5 either by writing the equation in matrix form as dx/dt =AX where x=(y z) and diagonalising the matrix A, or otherwise. Using fortran programming with second order adam bashforth...- ra_forever8
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- Fortran Linear Linear equation Ode Programming
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Comp Sci Fortran programming for nonlinear ode
Adapt the fortran programming using second order adams bashforth method to generate a numerical solution of the Lorenz system: dx/dt =-10x+10y dy/dy=28x-y-x*z dz/dt= x*y- (8/3)*z with initial condition x(0)=y(0)=0, z(0)=2 slightly perturbed. Plot x and z against t runs from 0 to 15, and also z...- ra_forever8
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- Fortran Nonlinear Ode Programming
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Bessel's ODE: Why does taking ν≥0 matter? It is squared anyway.
In Bessel's ODE x^{2}y''+xy''+(x^{2}-\nu^{2})y=0, why must \nu not be less than zero? I have looked it up, but I do not find a satisfying answer anywhere.- gikiian
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- Matter Ode
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How difficult is it to solve this elliptic ODE.
Hello, I am working on a research problem and I am not sure whether or not I will be able to figure this out in a suitable amount of time. I have never solved a single elliptic integral and they do seem non-trivial to gain an understanding of (most of the books I've glanced at assume a very...- ozone
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- Ode
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Laplace Transform Solution to Second Order ODE IVP
Homework Statement y''+6y=f(t), y(0)=0, y'(0)=-2 f(t)= t for 0≤t<1 and 0 for t≥1 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution L{y''}+6L{y}=L{t}-L{tμ(t-1)} where μ(t-1) is Unit Step Y(s)=L{y} sY(s)-y(0)=L{y'} and y(0)=0 s2Y(s)-sy(0)-y'(0)+6Y(s) where y(0)=0 and...- tetrakis
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- Ivp Laplace Laplace transform Ode Second order Second order ode Transform
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Power Series Solution to Linear ODE
Homework Statement Let y(x)=\sumckxk (k=0 to ∞) be a power series solution of (x2-1)y''+x3y'+y=2x, y(0)=1, y'(0)=0 Note that x=0 is an ordinary point. Homework Equations y(x)=\sumckxk (k=0 to ∞) y'(x)=\sum(kckxk-1) (k=1 to ∞) y''(x)=\sum(k(k-1))ckxk-2 (k=2 to ∞) The Attempt at a Solution...- ChemistryNat
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- Linear Ode Power Power series Series Series solution
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Solve ODE reducible to exact equation
Homework Statement . Find all the solutions of the equation: ##\dfrac{\sin(y)}{x}dx+(\dfrac{y}{x}\cos(y)-\dfrac{\sin(y)}{y})dy=0## knowing that the equation admits an integrating factor ##u## of the form ##u(x,y)=h(\dfrac{x}{y})## The attempt at a solution. If I call...- mahler1
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- Ode
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Finding Recursion Relations for Coefficients in Power Series Solutions for ODEs
Homework Statement I am trying to find the recursion relation for the coefficients of the series around x=0 for the ODE: y'''+x^2y'+xy=0 The Attempt at a Solution Therefore letting: y=\sum_{m=0}^\infty y_mx^m \therefore y'=\sum_{m=1}^\infty my_mx^{m-1} \therefore...- Rct33
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- Ode Power Power series Series Series solution
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Second Order Linear ODE - Power Series Solution to IVP
Homework Statement Let y(x)=\sumckxk (k=0 to ∞) be a power series solution of (x2-1)y''+x3y'+y=2x, y(0)=1, y'(0)=0 Note that x=0 is an ordinary point. Homework Equations y(x)=\sumckxk (k=0 to ∞) y'(x)=\sum(kckxk-1) (k=1 to ∞) y''(x)=\sum(k(k-1))ckxk-2 (k=2 to ∞) The Attempt at a Solution...- ChemistryNat
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- Ivp Linear Ode Power Power series Second order Second order linear Series Series solution
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General Solution of 2y'+y-(2y')*ln(y')=0
Homework Statement Find the general solution of 2y' + y - (2y')*ln(y') = 0 Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution I have no idea how to deal with this i mean none of the first order techniques work and it's mainly because I don't know how to deal with the ln(y'). I tried seperating...- nothingkwt
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- First order Ode
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Help connecting vector fields in ODE and Vector Calc
The vector field F=<y,x> looks exactly like the the direction field for the system dY/dt = {dx/dt = y} {dy/dt = x} A few questions on this: Are the direction field of a system of ODE's the same as a vector field of calculus? In vector calc we take the line integral of a vector field...- musik132
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- Fields Ode Vector Vector fields
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Which Class Should I Take: Upper Division ODE or PDE?
I'm trying to decide between taking an ODE class or a PDE class next. I have already done Calculus 1,2,3 so I already know some ODEs and PDEs and linear algebra. I'm a 3rd year mathematics major with a minor in Statistics and I'm interested in applied mathematics.ODE course coverage: Ordinary...- Ash L
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- Class Division Ode Pde
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MHB Why Do Solutions to This ODE Differ?
$$\[y'sin(x)= yln(y)\] $$ Hi, I am trying to solve this one but i can't find the same result of the book: Here is my solution:- Chipset3600
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- Ode
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MHB How to Solve This ODE with Substitution?
I haven't done ODEs in a while nor have a book handing. How do I tackle an equation of the form \[ 2xyy'=-x^2-y^2 \] I tried polar but that didn't seem to work.- jasonmcc
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- Ode Separable
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Nonseparable ODE which method to use
Homework Statement $$ \left(\frac{du}{dx}\right)^2 = au^2 + bu + c $$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution What method is used to solve and ODE of this form- Dustinsfl
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- Method Ode
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MHB Solve 2nd Order Inhomogeneous ODE: Kartika's Q on Yahoo Answers
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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- 2nd order Ode
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MHB Getting wrong answer to differential equation (first order separable ODE)
\sqrt{1-y^2}dx - \sqrt{1-x^2}dy=0, y(0)=\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2} rewriting the equation gives \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-x^2}}dx = \frac{1}{\sqrt{1-y^2}}dy Isn't this the integral for \sin^{-1}(x) & \sin^{-1}(y)? The back of book has y=1/2x+\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}\sqrt{1-x^2}- find_the_fun
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- Differential Differential equation Ode Separable
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MHB Solve 4th Order Linear ODE and Plot Graph: t→∞
Find the solution of the given initial value problem, and plot its graph. How does the solution behave as \(t\rightarrow\infty\) \(y^{(4)}-4y'''+4y''=0\) My work, which coincidentally I believe is incorrect... From the above differential equation, \(r^4-4r^3+4r^2=0\) \(r^2(r-2)^2=0\)...- alane1994
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- Linear Ode
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MHB Find a Particular Solution y_p for 2nd Order ODE at Yahoo Answers
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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- Ode
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Second order nonhomogeneous ODE
Homework Statement y''+3y'+3.25=3cost-1.5sintHomework Equations yh = e(a/2)t(Acost+Bsint) yp = Kcos(ωt)+Msin(ωt) [when r(x)=kcos(ωt) or ksin(ωt)]The Attempt at a Solution I got the homogeneous solution, which is e-1.5t(Acost+Bsint) but I am having trouble with the particular solution. I...- yaro99
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- Nonhomogeneous Ode Second order
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MHB ODE for a forced, undamped oscillator.
I have a physics problem right now, and I am so close to finishing it... The problem is to consider an undamped (no friction) forced mass-spring system. The forcing is given by $$F(t)=F_o\cos{\omega_ft}$$ The general ODE for this would be $$\ddot{x}+(0)\dot{x}+\omega_o^2x=f_o\cos{\omega_ft}$$...- skate_nerd
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- Ode Oscillator
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Method of Frobenius for Solving ODE at x=0 | Step-by-Step Guide
Homework Statement Using method of frobenius about x=0 to solve: (1-x) y''+xy'-\frac{\alpha^2}{x^2}+=0 Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution 1. plug in series into the equation. 2. adjust the index off all the terms. 3. write the extra terms separately so that we have...- bart007
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- Ode
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MHB MCK's questions at Yahoo Answers regarding an inexact ODE
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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- Ode
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How Can the Superposition Principle Help Solve an ODE with Initial Conditions?
Homework Statement Given \frac{dx}{dt} = -1.3x x_{1}(t)=e^{-1.3t} x_{2}(t)=4e^{-1.3t} Compute a solution for x(t) if x(0)=3 Homework Equations Superposition Principle and some ODE related Anyhow I refer to this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ECd0Jn7y68The Attempt at a Solution First...- shinnsohai
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- Ode Superposition
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MHB Solving Point of Tangency for AP Calculus BC Problem
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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- Line Ode Point Tangent Tangent line
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How Do You Solve for Position x(t) Given a Force Dependent on Velocity?
A particle of mass m is subject to a force F(v) = bv^2. The initial position is zero, and the initial speed is vi find x(t) so far m*dv/dx*v = -bv^2 m*dv/dx = -bv integral m/-bv*dv = integral dx m/-b*ln(v) + a = x + b What do I do with the constants? i thought i was suppose to put...- hanilk2006
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- First order Ode
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Can I split up the left hand side of an ODE?
Should I just assume that any problems that involve integrating factor will always result in a perfect integral pair? That's probably not the right terminology but for instance if I have a differential equation which has had an integrating factor multiplied to both sides, then the left hand side...- GreenAce92
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- hand Ode Split
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Solving ODE for $\sigma$: Transformation and Manipulation?
Hi all, I have an ODE of the form \frac{d^{3}\psi}{d\xi^{3}}-A\left(\psi+\xi\frac{d\psi}{d\xi}\right)=0, where \psi=C_{1}U(\xi)+C_{2}V(\xi). Is there any transformation or inventive manipulation I can use here to obtain an ODE for \sigma=U(\xi)+V(\xi)? As this is the quantity I would...- Juggler123
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- Manipulation Ode Transformation
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ODE question, appreciate your help
Can anyone give me a hand with this question? I honestly have no idea how to do it? I was thinking for d(A)/dt=-d(B)/dt= -k1(A)+k-1(B) because the 2 on both sides cancels out? But this was completely wrong... Any ideas? :)- zibb3r
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- Ode
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Find position function of freefall with air resistence ODE
Homework Statement An object of mass ##5##kg is released from rest ##1000##m above the ground and allowed to fall under the influence of gravity. Assuming the force due to air resistance is proportional to the velocity of the object with proportionality constant ##b=50##N-sec/m, determine the...- 1s1
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- Air Freefall Function Ode Position
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Find Sol for ODE dy/dx=(x+y+2)^2
Homework Statement Find the general solution: $$\frac{dy}{dx}=(x+y+3)^{2}$$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Methods I have learned: separation of variables, integrating factor for linear equations, exact equations, and substitution. I don't even know where to begin...- 1s1
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- Ode sol
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Finding Non-trivial solutions to ODE in Mathematica
For an ODE of order 2 like: X'' + λ*X = 0, how do I find the non-trivial solution in Mathematica 8? It's giving me only the trivial solution. In: ComplexExpand [DSolve[{u''[x] + \[Lambda]^2 u[x] == 0, u[0] == 0, u[a] == 0}, u[x], x]] and the out: u[x]--> 0 which is the trivial soln...- sci-phy
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- Mathematica Ode
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Need help with solving an 2nd Order Linear ODE
Homework Statement $$\frac { { d }^{ 2 }x }{ d{ t }^{ 2 } } +{ w }^{ 2 }x={ F }_{ 0 }sinwt\quad \quad \quad \quad x(0)=0\quad \quad x'(0)=0$$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution $$\frac { { d }^{ 2 }x }{ d{ t }^{ 2 } } +{ w }^{ 2 }x={ F }_{ 0 }sinwt\quad \quad \quad \quad...- Turion
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- 2nd order Linear Ode
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Construct ODE that approaches an asymptote
Homework Statement Construct a first order linear differential equation whose solutions have the required behavior as t approaches infinity. Then solve your equation and confirm that the solutions do indeed have the specified property. All solutions are asymptotic to the line y = 2 - t as t...- usn7564
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- Asymptote Ode
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Solve Linear ODE with Discontinuous f(x)
Homework Statement $$\frac{dy}{dx}+y=\left\{\begin{matrix}1, \ 0\leq x< 1 \\ 0, \ x\ge1 \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \end{matrix}\right.$$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution $$P(x)=1$$ Integrating factor ##=e^{x}## For ##f(x)=1##: $$\frac{d}{dx}[e^{x}y]=e^{x}$$ Integrating...- 1s1
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- Linear Ode
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Integrating Factor for Solving ODE with Linear Coefficients
Problem: xy'+2y=3x Attempt: Divide by x... y'+\frac{2y}{x}=3 I think I find the integrating factor by doing: e^{\int \frac{2}{x}dx} Not sure if that's right but if it is then the solution to the integral is just 2x. Any help is appreciated- iRaid
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- Ode
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Solve Linear ODE Using Integrating Factor
Homework Statement Solve the initial value problem: $$sin(x)y' + ycos(x) = xsin(x), y(2)= \pi/2$$ Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Recognizing it as a Linear First-Order Equation:$$\frac{dy}{dx}+y\frac{cosx}{sinx}=x$$ $$P(x)=\frac{cosx}{sinx}$$ Integrating...- 1s1
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- Linear Ode
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Solving a First ODE Using an Integrating Factor
$$w'+2w=0\\ \frac { dw }{ dx } =-2w\\ I(x)={ e }^{ 2x }\\ \frac { dw }{ dx } { e }^{ 2x }=-2w{ e }^{ 2x }\\ \int { \frac { dw }{ dx } { e }^{ 2x } } dx=\int { -2w{ e }^{ 2x } } dx$$ Not sure what to do next.- Turion
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- Ode
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Solve Linear ODE Simplify Step
Homework Statement Solve: ##x\frac{dy}{dx}-4y=x^{6}e^{x}## Homework Equations ##x^{-4}\frac{dy}{dx}-4x^{-5}y=xe^{x}## is equal to ##\frac{d}{dx}[x^{-4}y]=xe^x## The Attempt at a Solution The second equation above simplifies to the third (according to my textbook) but I can't figure out...- 1s1
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- Linear Ode Simplify
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MHB Verifying a Solution to an ODE: Differential Equations HW Help!
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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- Ode
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Reducing a PDE to an ODE Using a Change of Coordinates
I've been studying Walter A. Strauss' Partial Differential Equations, 2nd edition in an attempt to prepare for my upcoming class on Partial Differential Equations but this problem has me stumped. I feel like it should be fairly simple, but I just can't get it. 10. Solve ##u_{x} + u_{y} + u =...- Tsunoyukami
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- Change Coordinates Ode Pde
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Question on Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE)
Homework Statement Find the ODE of the following (1) du/dy = -u (2) d^2u/dxdy = -du/dx Homework Equations For question 1, the answer is u= A(x)e^(-y) while for question 2, the answer is u= e^(-y)(B(X) + c(Y)) The Attempt at a Solution I've already solved the question, but...- a150daysflood
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- Differential Differential equation Ode Ordinary differential equation
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How Can One 2nd Order ODE Have Different Solutions?
2nd Order ODE "Contradiction"? To solve a 2nd order ODE, we can follow the steps as shown below. (Image 2 is a continuation from Image 1, apologies for the size difference.) :rolleyes: The method to obtain the solution is straightforward. Let's say \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}=ky If k = -1, a...- tade
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- 2nd order Contradiction Ode
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Mass on a spring non-homogeneous second order ODE
Homework Statement A mass of 5kg stretches a spring 10cm. The mass is acted upon by an external force of 10sin(t/2) Newtons and moves in a medium that imparts a viscous force of 2N when the speed of the mass is 4cm/sec. If the mass is set in motion from its equilibrium position with an initial...- flyinjoe
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- Mass Ode Second order Second order ode Spring
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MHB Lauren's question at Yahoo Answers regarding inexact ODE
Here is the question: I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can see my work.- MarkFL
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Can't decide between PDE or ODE or both
Hey everyone I am going to be a freshman this fall (in college). I am currently having a dilemma in choosing my math class. In high school I took classes all the way up to Honors Differential Equations (ODE). In June I went to the university and signed up for Ordinary Differential Equation...- proximaankit
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- Ode Pde
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How can I find an outer expansion for f'(r) in this ODE?
Ahoy! I'm trying to approximate f'(r) for the following equation using matched asymptotic expansions -\frac{1}{2}\epsilon ff''=\left[\left(\epsilon+2r\right)f''\right]' where \epsilon \ll 1 and with the boundary conditions f(0)=f'(0)=0, \quad f'(\infty)=1 The inner expansion which...- Chewie666
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- Expansion Ode
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