Adding a threshold in numerical codes

[matteo86bo]

Hi,
I noticed such a strange behavior in my code every time I add a threshold: little oscillation around the threshold value itself.

For example
f(x) = g(x), x > x_c
f(x) = 0, x <= x_c
\frac{dx}{dt}=f(x)

I solve the last equation and I find this oscillation. Can they be removed?

 

[mathman]

It sounds like it is a numerical problem. Computer codes are often subject to such difficulties.

 

[matteo86bo]

Yes, I definitely believe it's a numerical problem. I have no improvement if I solve the equation in a thicker grid.