Critical Points and Differential Equations Helppp

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This discussion focuses on finding differential equations for polar functions and locating critical points in two-dimensional systems. The user seeks assistance with two specific systems: (1) x' = x + y and y' = x - y, and (2) x' = x - y² and y' = x² - y². The polar transformations are defined as x = r cos(θ) and y = r sin(θ), leading to the equations for r' and θ'. Critical points are identified where the derivatives equal zero, resulting in three critical points for the second system.

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  • Familiarity with polar coordinates
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Critical Points and Differential Equations! Helppp

Hello everyone..Find it embarrassing enough on asking a question on my very first post but I've been an avid reader of the forums for the past couple of months and been finding what i need for all my assignments here.So a big Thank You to all who've helped.I'm A EE grad and have a math course in my final semester so am a complete noob when it comes to grad math courses,a little consideration here while posting replies or even answers.So here i have a couple of q's whose answers or at least a decent start I've been searching all over the web.

1.Find the differential equations for the polar functions r,ө of the following two-dimensional systems.

(a) x'=x+y
y'=x-y

2.Locate the critical points of the following systems.

(a) x'=x-y²
y'=x²-y²
These are both separate questions.Answers to anyone pleasezzz..
(b) x'=sin(y)
y'=cos(x)


Thank You again to everyone and please bail me out guys!
 
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vinverth said:
Hello everyone..Find it embarrassing enough on asking a question on my very first post but I've been an avid reader of the forums for the past couple of months and been finding what i need for all my assignments here.So a big Thank You to all who've helped.I'm A EE grad and have a math course in my final semester so am a complete noob when it comes to grad math courses,a little consideration here while posting replies or even answers.So here i have a couple of q's whose answers or at least a decent start I've been searching all over the web.

1.Find the differential equations for the polar functions r,ө of the following two-dimensional systems.

(a) x'=x+y
y'=x-y
In polar coordinates, x= r cos(\theta) and y= r sin(\theta). from that x'= r' cos(\theta)- r sin(\theta)\theta' and y'= r' sin(\theta)+ r cos(\theta)\theta'.

2.Locate the critical points of the following systems.

(a) x'=x-y²
y'=x²-y²
These are both separate questions.Answers to anyone pleasezzz..
"Critical points" are where the derivatives are both 0. solve x- y^2= 0, x^2- y^2= 0. There are 3 critical points.

(b) x'=sin(y)
y'=cos(x)


Thank You again to everyone and please bail me out guys!
 

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