Differential Equation first order help

In summary, the conversation is about solving a first order differential equation with the given form (dr/dt)^2=a/r^2+b/r+c. Suggestions are given on how to start solving it, including rewriting the equation in a separable form and integrating it. A hint is also provided on how to rewrite the left-hand side of the equation.
  • #1
mlazos
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Can anybody tell me what can be the solution of this differential equation?

(dr/dt)^2=a/r^2+b/r+c
Is first order and i need some ideas about solving it
 
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  • #2
What have you tried? I'd suggest starting by multiplying both sides by dr/dt, and trying to get each side into the form d/dt(something).
 
  • #3
This is a separable diff.eq. You may rewrite it as:
[tex]\frac{rdr}{\sqrt{a+br+cr^{2}}}=\pm{dt}[/tex]
This can be readily integrated, yielding an implicit equation for the function r(t).
 
  • #4
you are right,
the answer was obvious.i guess i need to rest a little. thank you guys.
 
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As a hint, you ought to rewrite the left-hand side as:
[tex]\frac{rdr}{\sqrt{cr^{2}+br+a}}=\frac{dr}{2c}(\frac{2cr+b}{\sqrt{cr^{2}+br+a}}-\frac{b}{\sqrt{cr^{2}+br+a}})[/tex]
 
  • #6
Sorry, I thought that was d^2/dt^2.
 

1. What is a differential equation?

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