Differential equation Definition and 1000 Threads

Hello I need to derive this equation from Grittfith's quantum book $$ \frac{d^2y}{dr^2} = r^2y$$ I know I can use the characteristic equation: $$m^2 = r^2 \rightarrow y = e^{r^2}$$ but the answer should be: $$y=Ae^{\frac{-r^2}{2}} + Be^{\frac{r^2}{2}}$$ I know from Euler's formula that...

Help please, I need to solve this differential equation x\frac{\partial^2 U}{\partial x^2}+y\frac{\partial^2 U}{\partial y^2}=aU in Matlab (where "a" is a constant parameter, it can be taken by any), I wanted to use the Partial Differential Equation Toolbox, but I ran into a problem, the...

Homework Statement Given that ##x=\phi (t)##, ##y=\psi(t)## is a solution to the autonomous system ##\frac{dx}{dt}=F(x,y)##, ##\frac{dy}{dt}=G(x,y)## for ##\alpha < t < \beta##, show that ##x=\Phi(t)=\phi(t-s)##, ##y=\Psi(t)=\psi(t-s)## is a solution for ##\alpha+s<t<\beta+s## for any real...

Homework Statement Find an equation that defines IMPLICITLY the parameterized family of solutions y(x) of the differential equation: 5xy dy/dx = x2 + y2 Homework Equations y=ux dy/dx = u+xdu/dx C as a constant of integration The Attempt at a Solution I saw a similar D.E. solved using the y=ux...

Homework Statement Homework Equations euler ##e^{ix} = cos(x) + i*sin(x)## ##e^{-ix} = cos(x) - i*sin(x)## The Attempt at a Solution I'm starting with differential equations and I'm trying to understand this solution including complex numbers: First we determine the zeros. I understand that...

Homework Statement Solve the following differential equation: y' = y / [ x + √(y^2 - xy)] 2. The attempt at a solution Using the standard method for solving homogeneous equations, setting u = y/x, I arrive at the following: ± dx/x = [1±√(u^2-u) ]/ [u√(u^2-u)] which in turn, I get the...

Homework Statement x(dy/dx) = 3y +x4cos(x), y(2pi)=0 Homework Equations N/A The Attempt at a Solution I've tried a couple different ways to make this separable, but you always carry over a 1/dx or 1/dy term and I can never fully separate this. I've also tried to do a Bernoulli differential...

Homework Statement Hi, I'm trying to calculate the formula for the position vs. time of a rocket landing from an altitude of 100km. I'm neglecting a lot of forces for simplification but basically, I want to solve ##F_{net} = Drag - mg##. Homework Equations Drag Force: D = ## \frac {C_dAρv^2}...

I know this may sound as a stupid question but I would like to clarify this. An arbitrary function f can be expressed in the Fourier base of sines and cosines. My question is, Can this method be used to solve any differential equation? You plug into the unkown function the infinite series and...

Homework Statement This question relates to a very large project I have been assigned in a course on mathematical methods in structural engineering. I have to solve the following equation, in a specific way: (17) Now we have to assume the following solution: (18) It wants me insert...

Homework Statement We solved the differential equation (2.29), , for the velocity of an object falling through air, by inspection---a most respectable way of solving differential equations. Nevertheless, one would sometimes like a more systematic method, and here is one. Rewrite the equation...

Homework Statement Hello, I'm trying to go back to school and haven't done any math in awhile, as such, my skills are terribly out of practice. I am unable to arrive at the book's solution and suspect I am forgetting a simple algebraic trick and would like somebody to show me it and explain the...

Hi There is an example in my textbook worded as follows; A particle of mass 2kg moves along the positive x-axis under the action of a force directed towards the origin. At time t seconds, the displacement of P from O is x metres and P is moving away from O with a speed of v ms^-1. The force has...

Homework Statement how do we establish failure of uniqueness on this first order differential equation ## y(x)= x y'+(y')^2##Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution [/B] general solutions are ## y= cx^2+c^2## where c = constant and ## y= -0.25x^2## ## -0.25x^2+cx+4c^2=0## ##x= -2c ⇒...

Moved from technical math section, so is missing the homework template. How to solve this equation please? I found charakteristic roots ia ##\pm \sqrt{-a^{-k^2}}##. Thank you Moderator note: Edited the LaTeX above to show the exponent correctly.

I know how to solve a differential equation using Eulers method but what if the equation has an integral part? i.e. a RLC electrical circuit. Vsource = iR + L di/dt + (1/C)int i dt can this be done? a link to how to solve this would be helpful.

So I've been Stuck On this Equation Trying to find the integrating factor (im not sure if it has one) appreciate the help

Hello, I want to solve the following differential equation. $y'=\dfrac{x^3-y^3}{x-y}$. How to solve it?

Homework Statement Parameterize the part of the curve which allows an equilateral triangle, with the height 3R, to roll from one vertex to the next one, while its center travels at a constant height. Homework Equations I will include some pictures to show what I'm doing The Attempt at a...

I have currently been reading a book called 'Mathematical Methods In Physical Sciences'. Whilest I was looking at the differential section I came across a differential which I have never thought about before, which is of the form...

Salutations, I have been trying to approach a modelling case about organism propagation which reproducing with velocity $$\alpha$$ spreading randomly according these equations: $$\frac{du(x,t)}{dt}=k\frac{d^2u}{dx^2} +\alpha u(x,t)\\\ \\ u(x,0)=\delta(x)\\\ \lim\limits_{x \to \pm\infty}...

(I think I couldn't add the image) you can see my answer in link https://pasteboard.co/HPKZ6KD.jpg (Please first see my answer in the link) But in answer it is φ= Asin(kx) + Bcos(kx) I know that euler formula is eix = cosx +isinx But I can't get this answer can you help me?

Homework Statement I have to calculate the critical points of the following system. $$x'=cx+10x^2$$ $$y'=x-2y$$ The Attempt at a Solution So I solve the system $$cx+10x^2=0$$ $$x-2y=0$$ So if $$x=2y$$ I have $$2yc+10*4y^2=2yc+40y^2=y(2c+40y)=0$$ and I get $$y=0$$ and $$y=-\frac{c}{20}$$ f I...

Hi all, I am a bit new in this, am trying to learn DE, dynamical systems, & chaos. I am looking into some answers for the following questions: 1) Is it always possible to derive a difference equation for every differential equation, and if so how do we do that? 2) Consider Lorenz system...

Homework Statement Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution Can someone check my answer please ?

Homework Statement Homework Equations The Attempt at a Solution [/B] Is my answer correct?

Homework Statement Find Orthogonal Trajectories of ##\frac{x^2}{a}-\frac{y^2}{a-1}=1## Hint Substitute a new independent variable w ##x^2=w## and an new dependent variable z ##y^2=z## Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution substituting ##x## and ##y## I get...

Homework Statement The AC response of an inductor can be modeled by the following differential equation: L \frac{di}{dt} + iR = V Find, using frequency response, the current of the system when the applied voltage V is: V = V_0 \sin(\omega t) Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution In...

(a'[t]/a[t])^2 == K*(A + B*a[t]^-6)^1/2} is the equation to be solved for getting the solution of a(t) in terms of time(t). Any ideas on how to solve this problem? Use of Matlab or Mathematica is accepted.

Hello, $\vec{x'}=\small\begin{pmatrix}1&2\\3&2\end{pmatrix}\vec{x}+t\small\begin{pmatrix}2\\-4\end{pmatrix}$ Now i got the solution to this differential equation system as...

Homework Statement I need to solve the DE y’ = x^2y using the power series method Homework Equations y = sum(0->inf)Cnx^n y’ = sum(1->inf)nCnx^(n-1) The Attempt at a Solution I plug in the previous two equations into the DE. What is the general procedure for these problems after that...

Homework Statement The question is to solve the inexact equation by turning it into exact.the equation is ##( x + y + 4 ) d x + ( - x + y + 6 ) d y = 0## Where "x" and "y" are variable. 2. Homework Equations [/B] 1.(x+y+4)=m and (-x+y+6)=n 2.Integrating Factor =##\frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } + y...

Homework Statement Solve the following DE with the method of undetermined coefficients: y'' + 4y = 2cos(3x)cos(x) Homework Equations 2cos(3x)cos(x) = cos(4x) + cos(2x) The Attempt at a Solution Let's split the particular integral into two parts: yp1 and yp2. So yp1 is solution for RHS=cos(4x)...

Homework Statement Solve the following differential equation such that ##x(0)=1##. ## \dfrac{dx}{dt} + 2tx = 3e^{-t^2}+t## Homework Equations Integrating factor: ##\mu(t) = exp\left(\int_0^t2t \right)## The Attempt at a Solution I used the integrating factor and then got the solution ##x(t) =...

Homework Statement The Attempt at a Solution I have deliberately made several obvious steps, because I keep ending up here. However I have no idea what to do from here. I thought about the fact, that differential equations have the solution ##x = x_{HOM} + x_{Inhom}##, but the ##x_{HOM}##...

Hi. After arranging the dynamic contact between a elastic ball against a flat, I have reached the following differential equation for the motion during the contact: m·x’’+(k+c·x’)·x^n=0 with m,c,k>0 and for exponent n --> 1<n<2 Any functional form for this equation? I have solved it...

Homework Statement I have a coaxial cable with internal conductor of radius r1 and external conductor of radii r2 and r3. The material of the conductors has a conductivity ##\sigma_1##. Between the conductors there is a imperfect dielectric of conductivity ##\sigma_2##. Consider the...

Homework Statement acceleration of certain oscillating particle described by a = -x/9 determine the position of this particle when t = 3π/2 if when t=0 x=0 and v=v0 Homework Equations dv/dt=a The Attempt at a Solution frankly I am not sure how to start but i have two ways in my mind(even i...

Hi, I have to make an assignment on differential equations and Romeo and Juliet. r(t) is romeo's love for Juliet at time t, j(t) is Juliet's love for Romeo at time t So far, it is given: dr/dt=-j and dj/dt=r. It is also given that Romeo & Juliet's families are enemies, thus the initial...

I've found the general solution to be y(x) = C1cos(x) + C2sin(x). I've also found a recursion relation for the equation to be: An+2 = -An / (n+2)(n+1) I now need to show that this recursion relation is equivalent to the general solution. How do I go about doing this? Any help would be...

<Moderator's note: Moved from a technical forum and thus no template.> Is what I have done correct ? I want to find v(t) from Sigma F = m*a. I have gravity force mg pointing downward with positive direction and resistive force R = -b*v^2 pointing upwards with negative direction are acting on a...

Hey, this is how i tried solving the differential equation The solution however does not match the general solution of the equation. Also differentiating it twice does not give me the previous equation. Please tell me if i did some mistake while solving. I already know how to solve by finding...

Homework Statement The question I am working on is the one in the file attached. Homework Equations y = u1y1 + u2y2 : u1'y1 + u2'y2 = 0 u1'y1' + u2'y2' = g(t) The Attempt at a Solution I think I have got part (i) completed, with y1 = e3it and y2 = e-3it. This gives a general solution to the...

I've been having a sign problem while deriving the permittivity formula using Drude model, and I found out that the problem came from the fact that complex field vectors are expressed with e-iwt, not eiwt, thus producing (-iwt) term when differentiated...

Suppose we have the matrix $ \mathbf{N} = \begin{bmatrix} 4 & -2 \\ -2 & 1 \end{bmatrix}$ and $\mathbf{X} = \begin{bmatrix}x \\ y \end{bmatrix}$. I want to solve $\displaystyle \frac{d\mathbf{X}}{dt} = \mathbf{NX}$. The eigenvalues of the matrix are $\lambda_1, \lambda_2 = 0,5$ and eigenvectors...

Dear all I've been trying to work out the general solution to a 2nd order ODE of the form f''(x)+p(x)*f(x)=0 p(x) is a polynomial for my case. I believe series method should work, but for some reason I would prefer a general solution using other methods. I'll be much appreciative for any help...

Find the general solution of the given differential equation $\displaystyle y^\prime - 2y = t^2 e^{2t}$ Obtain $u(t)$ $\displaystyle u(t)=\exp\int -2 \, dx =e^{-2t}$ Multiply thru with $e^{-2t}$ $e^{-2t}y^\prime + 2e^{-2t}y = t^2 $ Simplify: $(e^{-2t}y)'= t^2$...

Hi all, I'd appreciate help in calculating the voltages in the circuit shown. I thought it should be fairly straight forward, but it has me stumped. This is a sample-and-hold circuit for an ADC -- the switch is closed to charge the hold capacitor with the sample voltage and then opened to...

Hi all! I was messing around with the equation for time dilation. What I wanted to do was see how the time of a moving observer ##t'## changed with respect to the time of a stationary observer ##t##. So I differentiated the equation for time dilation ##t'## with respect to ##t##: $$\frac {dt'}...

$\textsf{ Verify the following given functions is a solution of the differential equation}\\ \\$ $y''''+4y'''+3y=t\\$ $y_1(t)=t/3$ \begin{align*} (t/3)''''+4(t/3)'''+(t/3)&=t\\ 0+0+t&=t \end{align*} $y_2(t)=e^{-t}+t/3$ \begin{align*} (e^{-t}+t/3)''''+4(e^{-t}+t/3)'''+3(e^{-t}+t/3)&=t\\...