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Homework Statement
solve the initial problem using ode45 on the interval [0,10]
Homework Equations
cost dy/dt + ysint = 2t cos^2(t) y(0) = -Pi
The Attempt at a Solution
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An ODE (ordinary differential equation) is a mathematical equation that describes the relationship between a function and its derivatives. It is commonly used in physical, engineering, and scientific fields to model systems and predict their behavior.
ode45 is a numerical method for solving ODEs. It is a built-in function in MATLAB, a popular software used for scientific computing.
ode45 uses a combination of Runge-Kutta methods to approximate the solution of the ODE. It evaluates the derivative of the function at various points and uses this information to estimate the next point in the solution. It repeats this process until the desired accuracy is achieved.
The range [0,10] refers to the domain of the independent variable in the ODE. In this context, it means that the ODE will be solved for values of the independent variable between 0 and 10.
ode45 may not be suitable for all types of ODEs, such as stiff equations or those with discontinuities. It also relies on user-defined tolerances, which may affect the accuracy of the solution. Additionally, ode45 may require a significant amount of computation time for complex ODEs.