The discussion centers on finding equilibrium points for the second-order ordinary differential equation (ODE) given by d²y/dx² = cosh(x). To determine these points, it is essential to analyze both the first derivative dy/dx and the second derivative d²y/dx². Specifically, equilibrium points occur where d²y/dx² = 0, while stability is assessed through the sign of the second derivative at these points. The angular frequency can be approximated once the stability of the equilibrium points is established.
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cyt91 said:Homework Statement
Find the equilibrium points for the following equation. Determine if the equilibrium points are stable and if stable,approximate the angular frequency.
(i) d2y/dx2 = cosh(x).
For equilibrium points, do we need to find dy/dx = 0 or d2y/dx2 = 0 or both?
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