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suryanarayan
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How can i solve differential equations that are reducible to exact form? please explain each method.
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Exact differential equations are a type of differential equation in which the variables can be separated and integrated directly without the need for any additional manipulation. This means that the solution can be found explicitly, without the need for approximation or numerical methods.
The main difference between an exact and an inexact differential equation lies in the way the variables are separated and integrated. In an exact differential equation, the variables can be separated and integrated directly, while in an inexact differential equation, additional manipulation or approximation is required to find the solution.
Exact differential equations have a wide range of applications in various fields of science and engineering, such as physics, chemistry, biology, and economics. They are commonly used to model physical systems, analyze chemical reactions, and understand economic trends, among other things.
In order for a differential equation to be exact, the partial derivatives of the functions involved must be continuous and the order of differentiation must not matter. This means that the order in which the variables are differentiated does not affect the final solution.
There are several techniques for solving exact differential equations, including the method of separation of variables, the method of integrating factors, and the use of integrating factors to transform a non-exact equation into an exact one. Additionally, many software packages and calculators have built-in functions for solving exact differential equations.