Elementary Differential equations : seperable

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The discussion revolves around solving a separable differential equation involving the variables r and θ, specifically the equation Tan(θ) dr + 2r dθ = 0. Participants are examining the integration steps and comparing their results with a provided solution.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants are attempting to integrate the equation and have raised questions about the correctness of their integration steps, particularly regarding the integration of 1/tan(θ) and 1/2r.

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There is an active exchange of ideas regarding the integration process, with some participants identifying mistakes in the original poster's approach. Guidance has been offered on the correct form of the integrals, but no consensus on the overall solution has been reached yet.

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Homework Statement



Tan∅ dr + 2r d∅=0

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The Attempt at a Solution



∫1/2r dr +∫1/tan∅ d∅=0

1/2ln(2r)+ln(tan∅)=c
ln[r(tan∅)]=ln(c)

r(tan∅)=c

the solution in the book says the answer is rsin^2∅=c

Where did I go wrong?

Thank you
 
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Here's your mistake:
∫1/tan∅ d∅≠ln(tan∅)
 
Pranav-Arora said:
Here's your mistake:
∫1/tan∅ d∅≠ln(tan∅)
Wow I see it would be ∫cos∅/sin∅ d∅ and with some u substitution it would give us ln(sin∅) correct?
 
Mdhiggenz said:
Wow I see it would be ∫cos∅/sin∅ d∅ and with some u substitution it would give us ln(sin∅) correct?

Yep, that's right but you have done one more mistake.
∫1/2r dr≠(1/2)ln(2r). It is equal to (1/2)ln(r).
 

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