Differential Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. P

    Trying to solve a transcendental differential equation

    Well, I followed the strategy used by A.S. Parnovsky in his article (\url{http://info.ifpan.edu.pl/firststep/aw-works/fsV/parnovsky/parnovsky.pdf}) and found this differential equation: $$-\frac{g x}{C^{2}} = -\frac{\beta^{2} {y^{\prime}}^{2} \arctan\left({y^{\prime}}\right) + \beta...
  2. E

    Lie derivative of general differential form

    The first two parts I think were fine, I expressed the tensors in coordinate basis and wrote for the first part$$ \begin{align*} \mathcal{L}_X \omega = \mathcal{L}_X(\omega_{\nu} dx^{\nu} ) &= (\mathcal{L}_X \omega_{\nu}) dx^{\nu} + \omega_{\nu} (\mathcal{L}_X dx^{\nu}) \\ &= X^{\sigma}...
  3. T

    A Dx in an integral vs. differential forms

    Good Morning To cut the chase, what is the dx in an integral? I understand that d/dx is an "operator" on a function; and that one should never split, say, df, from dx in df/dx That said, I have seen it in an integral, specifically for calculating work. I do understand the idea of...
  4. JD_PM

    Solving a system of differential equations

    Summary:: We want to find explicit functions ##g(y,t)## and ##f(y,t)## satisfying the following system of differential equations. I attached a very similar solved example. Given the following system of differential equations (assuming ##y \neq 0##) \begin{equation*} -y\partial_t \left(...
  5. D

    Solving a second-order differential equation

    Hi all, if anyone could help me solve this 2nd order differential equation, it would mean a lot. Problem: Solve the equation with y = 1, y' = 0 at t = 0 y'' - ((y')^2)/y + (2(y')^2)/y^2 - ((y')^4)/y^4 = 0 I have never solved an ODE of this kind before and I am not sure where to start...
  6. P

    I Solving a system of differential equations by elimination

    I would to know if I'm solving system differential equation by elimination correctly. Could somebody check my sample task and tell if something is wrong?
  7. yucheng

    Applied Is Piaggio's Differential Equations worth reading?

    I got to know of this book through Freeman Dyson's obituary. Just wondering, is it useful in studying Physics (it seems to cover everything), do people even use it these days? I understand differential equations are basically half of Physics. By the way, this book is really old, are there any...
  8. S

    Engineering Write the differential equation that's equivalent to this transfer function

    I have the solution to the problem, and I mechanically, but not theoretically (basically, why do the C(s) and R(s) disappear?), understand how we go from ##(s^5 + 3s^4 + 2s^3 + 4s^2 + 5s + 2) C(s) = (s^4 + 2s^3 + 5s^2 + s + 1) R(s)## to ##c^{(5)}(t) + 3c^{(4)}(t) + 2c^{(3)}(t) + 4c^{(2)}(t) +...
  9. R

    I Is it possible to solve such a differential equation?

    Hello, I would like to is it possible to solve such a differential equation (I would like to know the z(x) function): \displaystyle{ \frac{z}{z+dz}= \frac{(x+dx)d(x+dx)}{xdx}} I separated variables z,x to integrate it some way. Then I would get this z(x) function. My idea is to find such...
  10. S

    MHB Second-Order Nonlinear Differential Equation

    Hi there can someone please help me with this differential equation, I'm having trouble solving it \begin{cases} y''(t)=-\frac{y(t)}{||y(t)||^3} \ , \forall t >0 \\ y(0)= \Big(\begin{matrix} 1\\0\end{matrix} \Big) \ \text{and} \ y'(0)= \Big(\begin{matrix} 0\\1\end{matrix} \Big)\end{cases} \\...
  11. J

    I Integration of differential forms

    I am confused as to how exactly we integrate differential forms. I know how to integrate them in the sense that I can perform the computations and I can prove statements, but I don't understand how it makes sense. Let's integrate a 1-form over a curve for example: Let ##M## be a smooth...
  12. J

    Differential Amplifier with Two stages

    What I tried to do : First I tried to calculte vb1 : Saturation => Vds > Vgs - vth Vds > Vgs - vth Vd - Vs > Vgs - vth Vd= Vb1 Vb1 > Vgs - vth + Vs Vs= Vss Result : Vb1 > 0.4 - vth + Vs I don't know if it's correct and don't know what to do for the two others.
  13. J

    I Testing my knowledge of differential forms

    I am test my knowledge of differential forms and obviously I am missing something because I can't figure out where I am going wrong here: Let ##C## denote the positively oriented half-circle of radius ##r## parametrized by ##(x,y) = (r \cos t, r \sin t)## for ##t \in (0, \pi)##. The value of...
  14. Butterfly41398

    Can you help me evaluate the integral in this linear differential equation?

    I tried it but I don't know how to evaluate the integral on the last equation. Help.
  15. A

    Maple Is there a solution for these three differential equations?

    I have three differential equations with three unknowns ##p##, ##q## and ##r##: $$\displaystyle {\frac {\partial }{\partial p}}\sum _{k=1}^{5}f_{{k}}\ln \left( P \left( X=k \right) \right) =0$$, $$\displaystyle {\frac {\partial }{\partial q}}\sum _{k=1}^{5}f_{{k}}\ln \left( P \left( X=k...
  16. D

    System of two differential equations

    The first equation leads to x = ae^2t + be^t and the second equation leads to y=[1/(ln(sint+pi/2)+c)] this corresponds to the system a+b=1/c 2a+b=1 which has infinitely many solutions. what am I missing here?
  17. Vossi

    Electric Circuit Differential equation help

    I'm confused at the part how 4Vc and 48 cos(60t) are deduced, that's all.
  18. karush

    MHB General Solution of Differential Equation System

    $\tiny{27.1}$ 623 Find a general solution to the system of differential equations $\begin{array}{llrr}\displaystyle \textit{given} &y'_1=\ \ y_1+2y_2\\ &y'_2=3y_1+2y_2\\ \textit{solving } &A=\begin{pmatrix}1 &2\\3 &2\end{pmatrix}\\...
  19. chwala

    Solving this differential equation

    ##-\frac {dy}{dx}=\frac {3+4v}{4-3v}## ##\frac {3+4v}{4-3v}=-v-x\frac {dv}{dx}## ##-\frac {dx}{x}=\frac {4-3v}{8v-3v^2+3}## ##\frac {dx}{x}=\frac {4-3v}{3v^2-8v-3}##=[A/3v+1]+[B/v-3]##
  20. B

    Determine the new differential reading in a manometer

    Not sure how to start off this question I'm confused how to begin if I do not the exact pressure on either pipe A or pipe B Only thing that I can deduce from this is that if pipe A exerts a smaller pressure than before then the mercury column on the left side would rise i.e. the new...
  21. M

    MHB Natural and forced response of a differential equation

    Greetings everyone, I am a bit new to differential equations and I am trying to solve for the natural and forced response of this equation: dx/dt+4x=2sin(3t) ; x(0)=0 Now I know that for the natural response I set the right side of the equation equal to 0, so I get dx/dt+4x=0, thus the...
  22. nomadreid

    I Did von Neumann coin the eth or dyet for the inexact differential?

    Today the inexact differential is usually denoted with δ, but in a text by a Russian author I found a dyet (D-with stroke, crossed-D) instead: In response to my question to the author about this deviation from normal usage, he stated that this was a suggestion from von Neumann. (Which of course...
  23. O

    Problem in solving differential equation

    Hello everyone! I was studying chaotic systems and therefore made some computer simulations in python. I simulated the driven damped anhatmonic oscillator. The problem I am facing is with solving the differential equation for t=0s-200s. I used numpy.linspace(0,200,timesteps) for generate a time...
  24. PainterGuy

    Finding the position of a differential drive robot

    Data: The speed of right wheel is considered to be 25 RPM. The speed of left wheel is considered to be 20 RPM. The distance, L, between wheels is 30 cm. Also the radius, r, of each wheel is 6 cm. Question: Using the data above for a differential robot, find the following: i: angular...
  25. Amit1011

    What substitution/other method to use to solve this differential equation?

    Differentiating eq1 mentioned above, and using eq 2, i got : $$v\frac{dv}{d\theta}=R\frac{dv}{dt}$$ From this, i got:$$ \frac{d\theta}{dt}=\sqrt{(2/R)(g(1-cos\theta )+asin\theta)}$$ After this point, I am not able to understand what substitution or may be other method could be used to solve...
  26. S

    B Exploring Differential of Vector Component vs Change During Parallel Transport

    I'm reading 'Core Principles of Special and General Relativity' by Luscombe - the part on parallel transport. I guess ##U^{\beta}## and ##v## are vector fields instead of vectors as claimed in the quote. Till here I can understand, but then it's written: I want to clarify my understanding of...
  27. Ron Burgundypants

    Second order differential equation solution

    I know the solution to the equation (1) below can be written in terms of exponential functions or sin and cos as in (2). But I can't remember exactly how to get there using separation of variables. If I separate the quotient on the left and bring a Psi across, aka separation of variables (as I...
  28. Linder88

    Second order differential equation

    We choose an approximative solution given by $$ u_N(x) = \frac{a_0}{2} + \sum_{n=1}^N a_n \cos nx + b_n \sin nx $$ Comparing this approximative solution with the differential equation yields that $$ \frac{a_0}{2} = a $$ and the boundary conditions yields the equation system $$ a + \sum_{n=1}^N...
  29. M

    A Solving a differential equation with two unknowns

    One thing that is given in paper (attached) is a operating set point for temperature which is given as 20 for day and 16 for night but I do not know whether its initial condition for temperature or not. Can anyone please guide me that what kind of equation is it and how can I solve it with these...
  30. M

    MHB Null Cline Solutions for Differential Equations: Help Needed!

    I was wondering if anyone could help me clarify which null cline solutions are correct for this question I've got: I've got two differential equations: \[ du/dt =u(1-u)(a+u)-uv \] \[ dv/dt = buv-cv \] where a, b and c are constants. I know to find the u null clines you set du/dt to 0. \[...
  31. R

    A Compton Recoil and the Electron Differential Cross Section

    Hi folks, My understanding of the Compton Effect is that maximum energy transfer to the electron takes place when the photon scattering angle is 180 degrees. For the following please reference Evans "The Atomic Nucleus" ...
  32. madafo3435

    I Differential analysis: convex functions

    I am reading A Course in Mathematical Analysis Volume 1 by D. J. H. Garling, and I am having trouble in the following demonstration of Section 2 Differentiation. part 4 of the test, the first part of the second inequality does not make sense, I do not understand its justification. I hoped they...
  33. schofieldius

    Help with the equations for this "sideways differential" please

    looking for some assistance working out torque equations for this set-up please.
  34. agnimusayoti

    Differential equation on relativistic momentum (ML Boas)

    $$p=\gamma m v$$ $$F = \frac {md (\gamma v}{dt}$$ $$\int{F dt} = \int{md (\gamma v}$$ $$F t= \gamma mv$$ At this step, I don't know how to make v as explicit function of t, since gamma is a function of v too. Thankss
  35. K

    A Can we always rewrite a Tensor as a differential form?

    I read in the book Gravitation by Wheeler that "Any tensor can be completely symmetrized or antisymmetrized with an appropriate linear combination of itself and it's transpose (see page 83; also this is an exercise on page 86 Exercise 3.12). And in Topology, Geometry and Physics by Michio...
  36. K

    Geometry Modern Differential Geometry Textbook Recommendation

    Could you provide recommendations for a good modern introductory textbook on differential geometry, geared towards physicists. I know physicists and mathematicians do mathematics differently and I would like to see how it is done by a physicists standard. I have heard Chris Ishams “Modern Diff...
  37. A

    Rocket propulsion explained only through pressure differential

    Fluid can exert force to object(move object) only through pressure and tangential stress caused by viscosity. if we look at balloon rocket ,here is Newton 3 law action-reaction,but this 3 law as usual don't tell nothing how fluid really exert force to the ballon.. it exert through pressure...
  38. Kaguro

    Mixed method of solving differential equations

    I use the operator method here: (D^2 + D+3)y = 5cos(2x+3) ## y = \frac{1}{D^2+D+3} 5cos(2x+3) ## ## \Rightarrow y= \frac{5}{-(2)^2+D+3}cos(2x+3) ## ## \Rightarrow y= \frac{5}{-4+D+3}cos(2x+3) ## ## \Rightarrow y= \frac{5}{D-1}cos(2x+3) ## At this, if I revert back to write: (D-1)y = 5cos(2x+3)...
  39. S

    Solve this differential equation for the curve & tangent diagram

    Here is my attempt at a solution: y = f(x) yp - ym = dy/dx(xp-xm) ym = 0 yp = dy/dx(xp-xm) xm=ypdy/dx + xm xm is midpoint of OT xm = (ypdy/dx + xm) /2 Not sure where to go from there because the solution from the link uses with the midpoint of the points A and B intersecting the x-axis...
  40. Yellotherephysics

    A Functional Determinant of a system of differential operators?

    So in particular, how could the determinant of some general "operator" like $$ \begin{pmatrix} f(x) & \frac{d}{dx} \\ \frac{d}{dx} & g(x) \end{pmatrix} $$ with appropriate boundary conditions (especially fixed BC), be computed? And assuming that it diverges, would it be valid in a stationary...
  41. paulmdrdo

    Differential amplifier common mode gain

    Summary:: Differential amplifier common mode gain derivation of forumlas I'm having a hard time deriving for equations 10-8 -10-9. I tried adding equation's 18-6 and 18-7 but cannot proceed with the derivation. I need help on this. Thank you!
  42. T

    I Vector space for solutions of differential equations

    Good Morning Recently, I asked why there must be two possible solutions to a second order differential equation. I was very happy with the discussion and learned a lot -- thank you. In it, someone wrote: " It is a theorem in mathematics that the set of all functions that are solutions of a...
  43. C

    Engineering Calculate the max common mode voltage at the differential amplifier inputs

    Im unsure if I am on the correct track or have gone off on a tangent. Any help or guidance would be appreciated. CMRR=20log10(Adiff/Acm) 120=20log10(10^5/Acm) 120/20=log10(100,000/Acm) 6=log10(100,000/Acm) taking antilogs 1,000,000=100,000/Acm Acm=100,000/1,000,000 Acm=0.1Max amplified...
  44. S

    I Differential form of the velocity equation in a non-standard configuration

    I'm reading a text on special relativity (Core Principles of Special and General Relativity), in which we start with the equation for composition of velocities in non-standard configuration. Frame ##S'## velocity w.r.t. ##S## is ##\vec v##, and the velocity of some particle in ##S'## is ##\vec...
  45. K

    A Differential Forms or Tensors for Theoretical Physics Today

    There are a few different textbooks out there on differential geometry geared towards physics applications and also theoretical physics books which use a geometric approach. Yet they use different approaches sometimes. For example kip thrones book “modern classical physics” uses a tensor...
  46. mertcan

    A Solution to a differential equation with variable coefficients

    Hi, I really struggled to dig valuable things out of internet and books related to high order homogeneous differential equation with variable coefficients but I have nothing. All methods I see involves given solution and try to find others(like reduction of order method), even for second order...
  47. A

    A Differential Equations (Control Optimization Problem)

    \begin{equation} y_{1}{}'=y_1{}+y_{2} \end{equation} \begin{equation} y_{2}{}'=y_2{}+u \end{equation} build a control \begin{equation} u \epsilon L^{2} (0,1) \end{equation} for the care of the appropriate system solution \begin{equation} y_{1}(0)=y_{2}(0)=0 \end{equation} satisfy...
  48. A

    MHB Optimal Control for Differential Equations with L2 Control Constraint

    To be able to build a control y_{1}{}'=y_1{}+y_{2} y_{2}{}'=y_2{}+u u \epsilon L^{2} (0,1) for the care of the appropriate system solution y_{1}(0)=y_{2}(0)=0 satisfy y_{1}(1)=1 ,y_{2}(1)=0 Please kindly if you can help me Discipline is Optimal ControlHELP! i need to find...
  49. E

    B A differential equation, or an identity?

    This is quite literally a showerthought; a differential equation is a statement that holds for all ##x## within a specified domain, e.g. ##f''(x) + 5f'(x) + 6f(x) = 0##. So why is it called a differential equation, and not a differential identity? Perhaps because it only holds for a specific set...
  50. Tymofei

    Pressure Differential in Fluid Dynamics: Why More on the '+s' Side?

    Here i added a page from my fluid dynamics book where it shows particle model for deriving the equation. My question is why pressure is more at stream side aka 'positive "s" direction'.I would expected more pressure on the other side because for example when you trying to push a rigid object or...
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