Solving Ordinary Differential Equations
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The differential equation $(e^y + 1)\cos(x) dx + e^y \sin(x) dy = 0$ is:

  • Linear but not separable
  • Separable but not linear (correct)
  • Linear and separable
  • Neither linear nor separable

Given the differential equation $x^2y dx - (x^3 + y^3) dy = 0$, what is the appropriate substitution to make it homogeneous?

  • v = x + y
  • v = x/y
  • v = y/x (correct)
  • v = xy

The differential equation $(D^2 - 3D + 2)y = 0$ has a general solution of the form $y = c_1e^{x} + c_2e^{2x}$. Given this, what are the roots of the auxiliary equation?

  • -1, -2
  • -1, 2
  • 1, 3
  • 1, 2 (correct)

For the differential equation $(D^2 + 1)y = \sin(2x) \sin(x)$, which trigonometric identity would be most helpful in simplifying the right-hand side before finding a particular solution?

<p>Product-to-sum identities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the equation $(D^2 + 4)y = \sin(2x)$, what form should the particular solution $y_p$ take when using the method of undetermined coefficients?

<p>$Ax\sin(2x) + Bx\cos(2x)$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the differential equation $(D^2 + 3D + 2)y = x^2$. What form should the particular solution $y_p$ take when using the method of undetermined coefficients?

<p>$Ax^2 + Bx + C$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the initial value problem $y'' + y = 8e^{-2t}\sin(t)$, with $y(0) = 0$ and $y'(0) = 0$, what method would be most appropriate to find the solution?

<p>Laplace Transforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the differential equation $(D^2 - 2D + 5)y = e^{2x}\sin(x)$, what is the correct form of the particular solution using the method of undetermined coefficients?

<p>$xe^{2x}(A\sin(x) + B\cos(x))$ (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the order and degree of the following ordinary differential equation (ODE)?

$(\frac{d^3y}{dx^3})^{\frac{2}{3}} = 1 + 2(\frac{dy}{dx}) \cdot \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$

<p>Order: 3, Degree: 2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which differential equation (DE) represents the family of curves $y = a e^{2x} - b e^{-2x}$, where $a$ and $b$ are arbitrary parameters?

<p>$y'' - 4y = 0$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which differential equation represents all circles of radius 'a' in the x-y plane?

<p>$(1 + (y')^2)^{3/2} = a|y''|$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the separable differential equation $\sec^2(x) \tan(y) dx + \sec^2(y) \tan(x) dy = 0$, what is the general solution?

<p>$\tan(x) \tan(y) = C$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a suitable substitution to solve the following differential equation? $\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x-y} + x^2 e^{-y}$

<p>$v = e^{y}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the homogeneous differential equation $(x^2 - 3y^2)dx + 2xy dy = 0$. What substitution would be most appropriate to solve this equation?

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Solve the following first-order linear differential equation: $(1 + x^2)\frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = 4x^2$.

<p>$y = \frac{4x^3}{3(1+x^2)} + \frac{C}{1+x^2}$ (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Given the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} + y \cos(x) = 2 \sin^2(x)$, what type of equation is it and how would you solve for it?

<p>This equation is a first-order linear differential equation and can be solved using an integrating factor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

For the differential equation $(1 + y^2)dx + (x - e^{-\arctan(y)})dy = 0$, what integrating factor would help to solve it?

<p>$e^{\arctan(y)}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Consider the differential equation $\frac{dy}{dx} = x^3y^3 - xy$. What type of equation is this and how would you proceed to solve it?

<p>Bernoulli; use the substitution $v = y^{-2}$. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Differential Equation

An equation involving derivatives of a function with respect to one or more independent variables.

General Solution

A solution that contains arbitrary constants; represents a family of solutions.

Particular Solution

A solution obtained from the general solution by assigning specific values to the arbitrary constants.

Homogeneous Linear DE

A homogeneous linear differential equation has the form a_n(x)y^(n) + ... + a_1(x)y' + a_0(x)y = 0.

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Solving a DE

Involves finding a function that, when differentiated and combined as specified by the equation, satisfies the equality.

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Homogeneous Equation (DE)

A method to reduce certain differential equations to separable form through a change of variable.

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Exact Differential Equation

If exact, can be written as d[f(x,y)] = 0, Directly integrable to f(x,y) = C.

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General Solution (Linear ODE)

A superposition of linearly independent homogeneous solutions of a linear ordinary differential equation.

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Order of an ODE

The highest derivative's order in the equation.

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Degree of an ODE

The power of the highest order derivative, after the equation is rationalized.

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Differential Equation (DE)

An equation involving derivatives that represents a family of curves.

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Separable DE

A DE where variables can be separated and each side integrated independently.

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DE Reducible to Separable Form

DE of the form dy/dx = f(ax + by + c).

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Homogeneous Function

A function where f(tx, ty) = t^n f(x, y) for some n.

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Homogeneous DE

A DE where f(tx, ty) = f(x, y). Can be reduced using v = y/x.

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Linear DE

A DE of the form dy/dx + P(x)y = Q(x).

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Integrating Factor (IF)

A factor that helps solve linear DEs. μ(x) = e^(∫P(x) dx).

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Bernoulli's Equation

A DE of the form dy/dx + P(x)y = Q(x)y^n.

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Study Notes

  • Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs) problems involve finding the order and degree
  • Requires determining the differential equation (DE) of a curve given its equation, which includes parameters that need eliminating
  • Finding DEs representing geometric properties, such as circles with a specific radius in the x-y plane challenges students to connect geometric concepts with differential equations
  • Several problems focus on solving first-order ODEs, including those involving trigonometric functions, exponential functions, and various algebraic manipulations
  • Includes finding a relation between x and y given a differential coefficient equal to a function of x and y, emphasizing the relationship between variables without explicit derivatives
  • Many problems focus on solving second-order and third-order linear ODEs
  • Requires students to find general solutions for equations with constant coefficients
  • Some equations are homogeneous or non-homogeneous
  • Includes initial value problems, where initial conditions are provided to find a particular solution

Solving Techniques for ODEs

  • Problems may require using integrating factors, separation of variables, or recognizing exact equations
  • Solving ODEs can be approached by undetermined coefficients, variation of parameters, or using the characteristic equation for homogeneous equations
  • Several problems require solving ODEs with trigonometric functions
  • Techniques include using trigonometric identities, reduction of order, or specific methods for handling trigonometric forcing functions
  • Solving ODEs with exponential functions often involves finding particular solutions that account for the exponential term
  • Includes handling cases where the exponential term is part of the homogeneous solution
  • Involves solving ODEs with polynomial terms
  • Emphasizes using power series solutions or other appropriate methods for polynomial-related ODEs

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Practice problems for solving ordinary differential equations (ODEs). Includes identifying order and degree, forming differential equations from curves, and solving first, second, and third-order linear ODEs. Covers homogeneous and non-homogeneous equations with constant coefficients and initial value problems.

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