DE 2.1.1.16 Find the solution of the give initial value problem

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The discussion focuses on solving the initial value problem represented by the differential equation \( y' - \frac{2}{t}y = \frac{\cos{t}}{t^2} \) with the condition \( y(\pi) = 0 \). Participants clarify the correct integrating factor, which is \( e^{2\ln{t}} = t^2 \), and demonstrate the steps to solve the equation. The final solution is established as \( y(t) = \frac{\sin{t}}{t^2} \), confirming that the constant \( C \) equals zero when applying the initial condition.

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Find the solution of the give initial value problem

$\displaystyle y^\prime - \frac{2}{t}y
=\frac{\cos{t}}{t^2};
\quad y{(\pi)}=0, \quad t>0$$u(t)=e^{2 \ln{t}}$then
$\displaystyle e^{2\ln{t}}\, y^\prime - \frac{2e^{e^{2\ln{t}}}}{t}y
= \frac{e^{2\ln{t}}\cos{t}}{t^2}$not sure actually!
 
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$e^{\int -\frac{2}{t} \, dt} = e^{-2\ln{t}} = \dfrac{1}{t^2}$

check the original DE statement again ...
 
skeeter said:
$e^{\int -\frac{2}{t} \, dt} = e^{-2\ln{t}} = \dfrac{1}{t^2}$

check the original DE statement again ...

thus...

$\displaystyle e^{-2\ln{t}}\, y^\prime - \frac{-2e^{e^{2\ln{t}}}}{t}y = \frac{e^{-2\ln{t}}\cos{t}}{t^2}$
 
that’s not what I meant ...

please double check the original DE from wherever you got it from, specifically the right side
 
skeeter said:
that’s not what I meant ...

please double check the original DE from wherever you got it from, specifically the right side
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karush said:
#16

First of all, please note you made a typo in your original DE, which is why Skeeter said your integrating factor is wrong.

With the correct equation as in your picture, your integrating factor is correct, but you will not be able to do the integration unless you simplify it. $\displaystyle \mathrm{e}^{2\ln{(t)}} = \mathrm{e}^{\ln{\left( t^2 \right) }} = t^2 $. Then the integration will be doable...
 
Find the solution of the give initial value problem

$\displaystyle y^\prime + \frac{2}{t}y
=\frac{\cos{t}}{t^2};
\quad y{(\pi)}=0, \quad t\ge 0$

$u(t)=e^{\displaystyle\ln{t^2}}$

then
$\displaystyle e^{\ln{t^2}}\, y^\prime +\frac{e^{\ln{t^2}}}{t}y
= \frac{e^{\ln{t^2}}\cos{t}}{t^2}$

$\displaystyle(y'\cdot e^{\ln{t^2}})'=\frac{e^{\ln{t^2}}\cos{t}}{t^2}=\cos{ t}$

proceed ?
 
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$y’ + \dfrac{2}{t} \cdot y = \dfrac{\cos{t}}{t^2}$

multiply evert term by the integrating factor, $e^{\int 2/t \, dt} = e^{2\ln{t}} = t^2$ ...

$y’t^2 + 2ty = \cos{t}$

$(yt^2)’ = \cos{t}$

now proceed
 
skeeter said:
$y’ + \dfrac{2}{t} \cdot y = \dfrac{\cos{t}}{t^2}$

multiply evert term by the integrating factor, $e^{\int 2/t \, dt} = e^{2\ln{t}} = t^2$ ...

$y’t^2 + 2ty = \cos{t}$

$(yt^2)’ = \cos{t}$

now proceed
$y(t)=\dfrac{\sin{t}}{t^2}+\frac{c}{t^2}$
So if $y(\pi)=0$ then
$y(\pi)=\dfrac{\sin{\pi}}{\pi^2}+\dfrac{c}{\pi^2}=0 $
$c=-1$

Really??
 
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$\displaystyle yt^2 = \int \cos{t} \, dt$

$yt^2 = \sin{t} + C$

$y = \dfrac{\sin{t}}{t^2} + \dfrac{C}{t^2}$

$y(\pi) = 0 \implies 0 = \dfrac{\sin(\pi)}{\pi^2} + \dfrac{C}{\pi^2} \implies C = 0$

$y = \dfrac{\sin{t}}{t^2}$
 
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Ok saw my error
 

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