Non linear 2nd order ode not able to solve

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The discussion centers around the non-linear second-order ordinary differential equation (ODE) given by u'u'' - k1u = -a*cos(hy) - b, where u' represents the derivative of u with respect to y. The participants conclude that an analytical solution is not feasible for this equation, and suggest utilizing numerical methods for solving integral equations as the most viable approach. The specific boundary conditions provided are u(-H) = 0 and u'(0) = 0, which further complicate the analytical resolution.

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u'u''-k1u=-a*cos(hy)-b
where,u'=du/dy;
and and a,b,k1 are constants
conditions
u(-H)=0;
u'(0)=0;
where 2H is height of the channel where the liquid is flowing
please help any suggestions are welcome
i couldn't find the analytical soln
numerical soln also am havin a dead end so please
 
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u'u''-k1u=-a*cos(hy)-b

(u')^2 u'' - k1 uu' =(-a cos(hy) -b)u'

1/3((u')^3)' - k1/2 ((u)^2)' = (-a cos(hy) -b) u'

Integrate both sides wrt y, where the RHS is:
[tex]\int_{-H}^{y} (-a \cdot cos(hy) -b) u' = (-a \cdot cos(hy) -b) u(y) - \int (ah \cdot sin(hy) u(y)[/tex]

It doesn't look like there's an analytic solution.

You should try solve it by using numerical methods for solving integral equations.

I can't help more than this, sorry.
 
thx for the input really appreciated
 

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