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Homework Statement


X''+[tex]\lambda[/tex]*X=0 0<x<2pi

X(0)=X(2pi) and X'(0)=X'(2pi)


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The Attempt at a Solution


My only problem is the case when [tex]\lambda[/tex]=0
in such case the general solution is X(x)= C1+C2*x

Now, after applying the BCs, this is what I get:

C1=C2*2pi
and

C2=C2

now, what should C2 be ? zero or any value ?
if C2 is zero, we have the trivial solution only. However, if C2 is any number, we have a nontrivial solution.

how can I solve this question?


Thanks.
 
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Roni1985 said:
C1=C2*2pi

This should be

[tex]C_1 = C_1 + 2\pi C_2.[/tex]

How does the solution with [tex]\lambda\neq 0[/tex] behave in the limit as [tex]\lambda \rightarrow 0[/tex]? Is this consistent with your solution for [tex]\lambda = 0[/tex]?