MHB DE 2.1.1.16 Find the solution of the give initial value problem

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The discussion revolves around solving the initial value problem given by the differential equation y' - (2/t)y = (cos(t)/t^2) with the condition y(π) = 0. Participants identify a typo in the original equation that affects the integrating factor, which is confirmed to be t^2 after correcting the equation. The integration process leads to the solution y(t) = (sin(t)/t^2) + (C/t^2), where C is determined using the initial condition. Ultimately, the correct solution is found to be y(t) = sin(t)/t^2 after resolving the errors in the calculations. The thread emphasizes the importance of verifying the original equation for accurate problem-solving.
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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