Solving second-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs) in MATLAB without initial conditions is achievable using the symbolic toolbox. Users can obtain solutions in terms of constants by utilizing the 'dsolve' function. The official MATLAB documentation provides comprehensive guidance on this process, specifically under the symbolic ODE solving section. This method allows for a general solution rather than a specific numerical one.
PREREQUISITESStudents, researchers, and engineers working with differential equations in MATLAB, particularly those seeking to derive general solutions without specifying initial conditions.