Show that the differential equation has no solution that satisfies g(0) = 1

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The discussion revolves around the differential equation \( xy'(x) - y(x) = x \sin(x) \) and the function \( g(x) = x \cdot F(x) \), where \( F(x) = \int_{0}^{x} s(t) dt \) and \( s(x) = \frac{\sin(x)}{x} \). Participants explore the existence of solutions to this equation, particularly focusing on the initial condition \( g(0) = 1 \) and the implications of the existence theorem for differential equations.

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  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants assert that the general solution to the differential equation is \( y(x) = c \cdot x + x \cdot \text{Si}(x) \), where \( c \) is a constant.
  • Others note that substituting \( x = 0 \) into the solution yields \( y(0) = 0 \), indicating that no solution can satisfy \( g(0) = 1 \).
  • A later reply discusses the conditions of the existence theorem, stating that the theorem requires \( p(x) \) and \( g(x) \) to be continuous in a neighborhood of the initial condition, which is not satisfied at \( x = 0 \).
  • Some participants question whether the absence of a solution for \( y(0) = 1 \) contradicts the existence theorem, with suggestions that the theorem may not apply due to the discontinuity of \( p(x) \) at \( x = 0 \).
  • There is a discussion about whether \( y(0) = 1 \) could be considered a peculiar solution, but some participants argue that it is not, as the existence theorem does not apply in this case.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that there is no solution to the differential equation that satisfies \( g(0) = 1 \). However, there is disagreement regarding the implications of this fact on the existence theorem, with some arguing that the theorem is not applicable while others explore the nature of the solutions around \( x \neq 0 \).

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the limitations of the existence theorem in this context, particularly the requirement for continuity of \( p(x) \) and \( g(x) \) around the initial condition, which is not met at \( x = 0 \).

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hello! I am facing some difficulties at the following exercise. "show that g(x)=x \cdot F(x), where F(x)=\int_{0}^{x} {s(x)}dt, s(x)=\frac{sin(x)}{x}, satisfies the diffential equation xy'(x)-y(x)=xsin(x), x ε R, and find all the solutions in this space. Show that the differential equation has no solution that satisfies g(0)=1. "
I have shown that g(x) satisfies the equation by replacing y with g. Then I found that all the solutions are y(x)=x(c+F(x)). Is this right so far?
How can I show that the differential equation has no solution that satisfies g(0)=1??
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

mathmari said:
hello! I am facing some difficulties at the following exercise. "show that g(x)=x \cdot F(x), where F(x)=\int_{0}^{x} {s(x)}dt, s(x)=\frac{sin(x)}{x}, satisfies the diffential equation xy'(x)-y(x)=xsin(x), x ε R, and find all the solutions in this space. Show that the differential equation has no solution that satisfies g(0)=1. "
I have shown that g(x) satisfies the equation by replacing y with g. Then I found that all the solutions are y(x)=x(c+F(x)). Is this right so far?
How can I show that the differential equation has no solution that satisfies g(0)=1??

Let's write the ODE in the form...

$\displaystyle y^{\ '} = \frac{y}{x} + \sin x\ (1)$

... and the 'standard approach' leads to the solution...

$\displaystyle y = e^{\int \frac{d x}{x}}\ \{\int \sin x\ e^{- \int \frac{d x}{x}}\ dx + c \} = x\ \{ \int \frac{sin x}{x}\ dx + c \} = c\ x + x\ \text{Si}\ (x)\ (2) $

Because in any case is y(0)= 0, no solution exist for the initial condition y(0) =1...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
Re: Solution of differential equation

Thank you! I have also an other question :o
How could we explain that the fact that no solution exist for the initial condition y(0)=1 doesn't affect the existence of solution theorem ?
 
Re: Solution of differential equation

mathmari said:
Thank you! I have also an other question :o
How could we explain that the fact that no solution exist for the initial condition y(0)=1 doesn't affect the existence of solution theorem ?

An ODE in the form...

$\displaystyle y^{\ '} = f(x,y),\ y(x_{0})= y_{0}\ (1)$

... admits solution in a neighbourhood of $(x_{0},y_{0})$ only if f(x,y) and its first order partial derivatives are continuos in $(x_{0},y_{0})$. In Your case is $\displaystyle f(x,y)= \frac{y}{x} + \sin x$ and this condition isn't verified in $(0,1)$...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
Re: Solution of differential equation

So you mean that the theorem is not verified, and that there is no solution? Or do I understand it wrong?
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

mathmari said:
So you mean that the theorem is not verified, and that there is no solution? Or do I understand it wrong?

You understand exactly!... a solution exists for all initial conditions $y(x_{0})=y_{0}$ provided that $x_{0} \ne 0$...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
Re: Solution of differential equation

For the exercise I have to show that the fact that no solution exist for the initial condition y(0)=1 does not contradict the theorem. Could you give me a hint how to do this?
 
Re: Solution of differential equation

Hey mathmari! :)

mathmari said:
For the exercise I have to show that the fact that no solution exist for the initial condition y(0)=1 does not contradict the theorem. Could you give me a hint how to do this?

Can you quote the existence theorem?
What are its conditions?
Are they all satisfied?
If not all conditions are satisfied, this example cannot contradict the theorem since the theorem won't be applicable.

You may find that chisigma[/color] has already answered your question.
 
Re: Solution of differential equation

The existence theorem is:
Lety'+p(x)y=g(x), y(x_{0})=y_{0} be a first order linear differential equation such that p(x) and g(x) are both continuous on an open interval a<x<b and the interval contains x_{0}. Then there is a unique solution on that interval.

At the exercise is x_{0}=0, but p(x)=-\frac{1}{x} isn't continuous on an open interval that contains 0. Since this condition isn't satisfied, what does this mean?
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

mathmari said:
The existence theorem is:
Lety'+p(x)y=g(x), y(x_{0})=y_{0} be a first order linear differential equation such that p(x) and g(x) are both continuous on an open interval a<x<b and the interval contains x_{0}. Then there is a unique solution on that interval.

At the exercise is x_{0}=0, but p(x)=-\frac{1}{x} isn't continuous on an open interval that contains 0. Since this condition isn't satisfied, what does this mean?

Good!

It means that the theorem is not applicable since its preconditions are not satisfied.
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

The exercise asks me to explain why the fact that there is no solution that satisfies f(0)=1 doesn't contradict the existence theorem. So is the answer that theorem isn't applicable?
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

Or is the solution f(0)=1 maybe a peculiar solution, so the existence theorem can be applicated for x \neq 0? :confused:
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

mathmari said:
Or is the solution f(0)=1 maybe a peculiar solution, so the existence theorem can be applicated for x \neq 0? :confused:

In...

http://mathhelpboards.com/differential-equations-17/solution-differential-equation-7571.html#post34482

... it has been demonstrated that the general solution of the ODE...

$\displaystyle y^{\ '} = \frac{y}{x} + \sin x\ (1)$

... is...

$\displaystyle y(x) = c\ x + x\ \text{Si}\ (x)\ (2)$

Now observing (2) You realize that, no matter which is c, is y(0)=0, so that You cannot impose in x=0 other values that y=0... but if You impose $y(0)=0$ what of the infinite values of c gives us the 'right solution'?...

Kind regards

$\chi$ $\sigma$
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

mathmari said:
Or is the solution f(0)=1 maybe a peculiar solution, so the existence theorem can be applicated for x \neq 0? :confused:

Here's my take on the problem.

No, f(0)=1 is not a peculiar solution.
The existence theorem, as you state it, is not applicable, so that does not tell you if there is a solution for f(0)=1.
However, filling in the boundary criterium into the differential equation tells you immediately that there cannot be a solution, since the equation is not satisfied.
 
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Re: Solution of differential equation

Thank you! :D
 

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