Ode Definition and 1000 Threads

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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...
  2. MarkFL

    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.
  3. F

    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...
  4. R

    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...
  5. R

    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...
  6. G

    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.
  7. O

    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...
  8. T

    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...
  9. C

    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...
  10. M

    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...
  11. R

    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...
  12. C

    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...
  13. N

    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...
  14. M

    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...
  15. A

    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...
  16. C

    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:
  17. J

    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.
  18. D

    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
  19. MarkFL

    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.
  20. F

    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}
  21. alane1994

    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, \(r^4-4r^3+4r^2=0\) \(r^2(r-2)^2=0\)...
  22. MarkFL

    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.
  23. Y

    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...
  24. skate_nerd

    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 $$\ddot{x}+(0)\dot{x}+\omega_o^2x=f_o\cos{\omega_ft}$$...
  25. B

    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...
  26. MarkFL

    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.
  27. shinnsohai

    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...
  28. MarkFL

    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.
  29. H

    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...
  30. GreenAce92

    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...
  31. J

    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...
  32. Z

    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? :)
  33. 1

    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...
  34. 1

    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...
  35. S

    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...
  36. T

    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...
  37. U

    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...
  38. 1

    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...
  39. I

    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
  40. 1

    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...
  41. T

    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.
  42. 1

    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...
  43. MarkFL

    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.
  44. T

    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 =...
  45. A

    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...
  46. T

    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...
  47. F

    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...
  48. MarkFL

    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.
  49. P

    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...
  50. C

    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...
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