How do I go about solving this equation for time?

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The discussion revolves around solving a second-order differential equation related to angular motion, specifically focusing on the change in time as the angle θ transitions from 0 to π/2. The equation involves variables such as gravitational acceleration (g), length (L), moment of inertia (I), and mass (m), which are placeholders for user-defined values.

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  • Participants are attempting to understand how to approach solving the differential equation for time, with some questioning the clarity of the equation's presentation. There is a request for ideas on how to proceed with the problem.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants expressing confusion about the equation's formatting and seeking input on possible methods to solve for time. There is no explicit consensus or resolution yet.

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Participants note that the variables are placeholders, indicating that specific values will be provided later. There is also a mention of formatting issues with the equation, which may affect understanding.

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[itex]\ \frac{d^2\theta}{dt^2}=\frac{g\sin\theta-\frac{L}{2}\frac{d\theta}{dt}\cos2\theta}{\frac{I_{G}}{mL/2}+\frac{L}{2}\sin2\theta}[/itex]

Solve for change in t between [itex]{\theta}=0[/itex] and [itex]{\theta}={\frac{\pi}{2}}[/itex]

Any ideas?

Variables "g, L, I, m" are placeholders for the user to input values. Thanks so much!
 
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mcovalt said:
[tex]\ \frac{d^2\theta}{dt^2}=\frac{g\sin\theta-\frac{L}{2}\frac{d\theta}{dt}\cos2\theta}{\frac{I_{G}}{mL/2}+\frac{L}{2}\sin2\theta}[/tex]

Solve for change in t between [itex]{\theta}=0[/itex] and [itex]{\theta}={\frac{\pi}{2}}[/itex]

Any ideas?

Variables "g, L, I, m" are placeholders for the user to input values. Thanks so much!

Use tex and itex, not latex.
 
Oh man. That's weird. I swear it was fine when I posted it haha. Well, now that you can see it. Any ideas?
 

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