Ode Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. RJLiberator

    ODE: Solving using Laplace Transform

    Homework Statement Solve: y''+λ^2y = cos(λt), y(0) = 1, y'(π/λ) = 1 where t > 0 Homework EquationsThe Attempt at a Solution I start off by taking the Laplace transform of both sides. I get: L(y) = \frac{s}{(s^2+λ^2)^2}+\frac{sy(0)}{s^2+λ^2}+\frac{y'(0)} {s^2+λ^2} Now take the inverse...
  2. M

    ODE homogeneous equations w/constant coefficients

    Homework Statement Find the general solution y"+3y'+2y=0 Homework Equations y(t) =c_1e^r_1t + c_2e^r_2t The Attempt at a Solution a=1 b=3 c=2 r^2+3r+2=0 (r+2)(r+1)=0 r_1=-2 r_2=-1 General solution: y(t) =c_1e^(-2t)+c_2e^(-t)I was wondering if the order mattered. The answer in the book is...
  3. A

    I Interval of existence and uniqueness of a separable 1st ODE

    Problem: y'=((x-1)/(x^2))*(y^2) , y(1)=1 . Find solutions satisfying the initial condition, and determine the intervals where they exist and where they are unique. Attempt at solution: Let f(x,y)=((x-1)/(x^2))*(y^2), which is continuous near any (x0,y0) provided x0≠0 so a solution with y(x0)=y0...
  4. RJLiberator

    Shifting Origin Method for Solving ODEs

    Homework Statement Find a particular solution to: (3x+2y+3)dx - (x+2y-1)dy = 0, y(-2) = 1 The answer to this problem as presented in the book ODE by Tenenbaum is the following: (2x+2y+1)(3x-2y+9)^4=-1. Homework Equations I will be shifting the origin to try to compute this problem. The...
  5. N

    MHB Solving a Non-Exact ODE: $(y-2x^2y)dx +xdy = 0$

    Solve the ode $$(y-2x^2y)dx +xdy = 0$$ The equation is in exact form $$Q(x,y)dx+ P(x,y)dy =0$$ When I test for exactness it fails. Then I used the technique $$\frac{M_y-N_x}{N}$$ I get $u(x)=-2x$ as my integrating factor. But I end still end up with a non-exact d.e why is that...
  6. M

    A Help solving non-linear ODE analytically

    Hi PF! Anyone have any ideas for a solution to this $$0 = F F''+\left.2F'\right.^2+ xF' + F$$ where primes denote derivatives with respect to ##x##. So far I have tried this $$0=\left( F F'\right)'+\left({xF}\right)'+\left.F'\right.^2$$ Which obviously failed. I also thought of this...
  7. R

    Interpretation of ODE Question

    Hi Could someone please help me to understand what questions a) and b) here are asking for?
  8. F

    2nd order ODE boundary value constant input-- stuck

    Homework Statement Uxx - SU = A ; 0<x<1 Boundary conditions : Ux(0) = 0 U(1) = 0 The Attempt at a Solution I tried to set a new variable W = u + A, I can get rid of the A in the main equation and U(1) becomes = 1. If I set U= C*esqrt(S)x into the equation, its a trivial solution because of...
  9. Houeto

    A Initial value ODE with shifting forcing function

    Use laplace Transform to solve this ode: So I got: sV(s)-V(0)-12V(s)=U(s+5) V(s)(s-12)=U(s+5)+1 V(s)=[U(s+5)+1]/(s-12) Now to go back to time domain with Inverse Laplace Transform...My question is, how to transform U(s+5)/(s-12)? Any help? Thanks guys
  10. Houeto

    Is this ODE a Bernoulli Equation? Exploring Solutions with Substitution

    consider ODE : Show that the solution to this ODE is: Can someone tell what kind of ODE is it?I thought,it's on the form of Bernoulli ODE with P(x)=0.Is it possible to still solve it by using Bernoulli Methodology?I mean by substituting u=y^1-a with a=2? Thanks
  11. S

    A Numerically calculating the solution for a non-homogeneous ODE system

    I have been solving system of homogeneous ODE numerically using Crank-nicolson (CN) method but now I have a system of non-homogeneous ODE. It would seem that CN would not work since the rank of the matrix will be less than the dimension of the matrix. Is there any other method that can...
  12. P

    A Stability Analysis of Nonlinear Bessel-type ODE

    Is there an approach to the following 2nd order nonlinear ODE? xy'' + 2 y' = y^2 - k^2 I am interested in learning how to analyze for asymptotic behavior, proof of existence, etc.
  13. T

    I Change of variable (2nd order ODE)

    Hi there, I was just trying to perform a change of variable on a differential equation as shown below. The original second order ODE is written in terms of a dependent variable ## \theta ## and independent variable ##q##. I have used the expression ## q = \sqrt{\frac{z\tau'}{LT_R}} ## and...
  14. B

    Solving a System of ODE for Steady State

    I am trying to find the steady states in the ODE system. Assuming y0 = 2.5 * 10^5, I want to calculate y1, y2, y3 at the steady state. I do not understand how this would be possible, because only y0 is given and the following: d0 = 0.003, d1 = 0.008, d2 = 0.05, d3 = 1, ry = 0.008, ay = 1.6/100...
  15. Nipuna Weerasekara

    A non-exact nonlinear first ODE to solve

    Homework Statement Solve the following equation. Homework Equations ( 3x2y4 + 2xy ) dx + ( 2x3y3 - x2 ) dy = 0 The Attempt at a Solution M = ( 3xy4 + 2xy ) N = ( 2x3y3 - x2 ) ∂M/∂y = 12x2y3 + 2x ∂N/∂x = 6x2y3 - 2x Then this equation looks like that the integrating factor is (xM-yN). IF =...
  16. T

    Python Difference in numerical approach for PDE vs ODE

    I think I am missing something painfully obvious, but what exactly is the difference in algorithms used to solve PDEs vs ODEs? For example, I've been looking at finite difference methods and the general steps (from what I've seen, although particular approaches may vary) used to numerically...
  17. J

    An application of free fall (DE) model to industry

    Could someone tell me an application of the model of free fall to industry or more generally by using Newton's second law and the law of gravitation, construct a model similar to the free fall one, that has an application in industry
  18. M

    Solving Nonlinear ODEs: Homework Statement and Attempt at Solution

    Homework Statement $$y''+6y^{2/3}=0$$ Homework Equations Nothing comes to mind The Attempt at a Solution I don't really know where to start. Any tricks or tips are appreciated. This isn't a homework question, but I posted here since I didn't know where else to post. Thanks for your time
  19. F

    MHB Help to find asymptotic solution of linear ode

    I have a trouble with ODE, I try to find asymptotic solution for odes which presented in pics. But I can’t. Please introduce a method which I solve these equations. I can solve these equations analytically but after solution, inverse Laplace transform must apply to find final answer. In...
  20. M

    I What is the notation for referencing an ODE with different parameter values?

    Hi PF! Suppost I had some differential equation, say $$y'(x) + axy(x) +7a =0$$ where ##y=f(x)## and ##a## is some parameter. How do you reference this differential equation with different ##a## values are plugged in? Would I say $$ F(x,y;a) \equiv y'(x) + axy(x) +7a =0$$ and then when...
  21. R

    Creating series solutions for a non-constant coefficient ODE

    Homework Statement This is for differential equations with nonconstant coefficients and I wasn't so great at series and sequences in calculus so when I came across this example problem I wasn't sure how they got to their final form. If someone could explain it to me that would be really...
  22. R

    Direction of oscillations (2nd order ODE)

    Homework Statement \frac{d\vec{Y}}{dt} = \begin{bmatrix} 0 & 2\\ -2 &-1 \end{bmatrix}\vec{Y} With an initial condition of \vec{Y_0} = (-1,1)[/B] a) Find the eigenvalues b) Determine if the origin is a spiral sink, source, or center c) Determine the natural period and frequency of the...
  23. H

    A Variation of Parameters for System of 1st order ODE

    Kreyszig Advanced Engineering Mathematics shows the variation of parameter method for a system of first order ODE: \underline{y}' = \underline{A}(x)\underline{y} + \underline{g}(x) The particular solution is: \underline{y}_p = \underline{Y}(x)\underline{u}(x) where \underline{Y}(x) is the...
  24. M

    MHB How Do I Solve this 2nd Order Non-Linear ODE and Find Its Equilibrium Points?

    Good morning everyone. First let me thank you for your help in advance! I have to solve this 2nd order non-linear ODE, and I'm stuck at the beginning. We have to find the equilibrium points, linearize the system, draw the phase portraits and classify the eq points, and solve it numerically. I...
  25. maiacaroline

    Abel's Equation and Wronskian for find out y2

    Homework Statement x²y''+xy'+(x²-0,25)y=0 y1= x^-1/2*sin xHomework Equations Abel's equation: W= c.e^-(integrate (p(t))The Attempt at a Solution My Wronskian gave me a first order ODE that I really don't know solve. x^-1/2*sinx y' + (1/2 x^-3/2 sin x- x^-1/2cosx) y2 I don't solved the Abel's...
  26. P

    I Clarification of classification of ODE

    Hi there dr/dz+z^2=0 is classified as a non-homogeneous in Glyn James text, can someone clarify this? Cheers Petra d.
  27. R

    Solving ODE with Frobenius Method

    Homework Statement Solve for xy'' + y' +αy + βxy = 0 α and β are constants The Attempt at a Solution What I initially had in mind was: xy'' + y' +αy + βxy = x²y'' + xy' +αxy + βx²y = 0 y = \sum_{n=0}^\infty a_n x^{n} xy = \sum_{n=0}^\infty a_n x^{n+1} = \sum_{n=1}^\infty a_{n-1} x^{n} = a_0x...
  28. L

    A Is y(x) Identically Zero in This ODE Given Specific Initial Conditions?

    For ordinary differential equation y''(x)+V(x)y(x)+const y(x)=0 for which ##\lim_{x \to \pm \infty}=0## if we have that in some point ##x_0## the following statement is true ##y(x_0)=y'(x_0)=0## is then function ##y(x)=0## everywhere?
  29. Theia

    MHB What issues can arise when solving ODEs numerically?

    Hi I am trying to understand numerical analysis on my freetime and today I studyed how to solve y' = \frac{x^2}{1 + y\sin (y^2)}, with initial value y(0) = 0. I asked myself two simple questions: What is y(1.5) and what is y(2.5)? As for to check the answers, I solved the ODE. In implicit form...
  30. G

    Other Self-Studying ODE: Is It Possible in 4 Weeks?

    Hey all, I want to try and pass a proficiency exam for my universities version of ode. Here (http://www.math.uiuc.edu/Bourbaki/Syllabi/syl285_edwards-penney.html). What book would you all recommend? (I prefer rigor, but also like ease of read if there is a good middle ground). I will only...
  31. The-Mad-Lisper

    Need Help with Integration for Solving ODE

    Homework Statement \frac{dy}{dx}=y^2-1 y(0)=3 Homework Equations \frac{dy}{dx}=f(y) \leftrightarrow \frac{dx}{dy}=\frac{1}{f(y)} The Attempt at a Solution \frac{dx}{dy}=\frac{1}{y^2-1} dx=\frac{dy}{y^2-1} \int dx=\int \frac{dy}{y^2-1}+C x=\int \frac{dy}{y^2-1}+C How do I integrate \int...
  32. C

    Calculus Books on waves, ODE, PDE and calculus

    Hi, I am looking for good books with somewhat of an intuitive explanation on waves physics (acoustic waves), elastic waves, on ODEs, PDEs, and calculus? Also some good ones on DSP Thanks in advance Chirag
  33. JuanC97

    What conditions are needed to get a stable limit cycle here?

    Homework Statement I want to find conditions over A,B,C,D to observe a stable limit cycle in the following system: \frac{dx}{dt} = x \; (A-B y) \hspace{1cm} \frac{dy}{dt} = -y \; (C-D x) Homework Equations Setting dx/dt=0 and dy/dt=0 you can find that (C/D , A/B) is a fixpoint. The Attempt...
  34. N

    I 4th order Runge-Kutta with system of coupled 2nd order ode motion equations

    MX''=Fn(cosΦ−usinΦ) MZ''=Fn(sinΦ+ucosΦ)−Mg MΦ''=Fn(Bxx+uBz) I tried using Runge-Kutta methods to approximate motion equations in MATLAB but it turn out wrong. I also tired finding and researching forums and web for solution but to no avail. Fn,M,θ,u is constant fn/M = 0.866 it seems that i...
  35. KT KIM

    I Why Is u=y/x Treated as a Function of x Alone in ODE Differentiation?

    I am studying ode now, and my text has that If y'=f(y/x) Then, setting y/x=u ; y=ux is a way to solve it. I understand the idea, turn orignal form to separable form. But I can't get the differentiation, Book says y'=u'x+u by product rule which I already know. Here my question is why u=y/x that...
  36. N

    4th order Runge Kutta Matlab with 2 2nd order ode

    Homework Statement Hi There! MX''=Fn(sin θ - uCos θ ) MZ''=Fn(cos θ + uSin θ ) - Mg Fn,M,θ,u is constant fn/M = 0.866 M = 6000 θ = 30 u = 0.5774 i split my motion equation into 2 individual 1st ode, X' = Vx Z' = Vz Vx'=[fn*(sin θ - uCos θ )]/M Vz'={[fn(cos θ + uSin θ )]/M} - g...
  37. A

    How to Avoid Recurrence of h(x,t) on Both Sides of Equation 7 in ODE Analysis?

    Let’s consider Uc to be transformed form of h(x,t) by applying Fourier transform Then solution of Eq 1 by integrating factor is as in Eq 2 And by applying on Eq 2 inverse Fourier transform & some simplification gives us final solution as Eq 3 But what if f(t) in Eq 1 is equal to Eq 4 Putting...
  38. sa1988

    Fluid dynamics, solving ODE to find particle path

    Homework Statement A time-dependent two-dimensional fluid flow is given, in a Cartesian coordinates system (x, y), by the velocity field: u = (y, t-x) Show that, at time t = 0, the streamlines of this flow are circles centred on the origin. Find equation of the streamline that passes through...
  39. A

    Question about multiple functions for a first order ODE

    The question is as follows: Suppose you find an implicit solution y(t) to a first order ODE by finding a function H(y, t) such that H(y(t), t) = 0 for all t in the domain. Suppose your friend tries to solve the same ODE and comes up with a different function F(y, t) such that F(y(t), t) = 0 for...
  40. G

    MHB Solving Second Order ODE: True or False?

    I'm supposed determine whether following statements are true or false. However, I can't get past the notation. Question: the second order differential equation $\ddot{x}+\dot{x}+x = 9t$ is: (a) equivalent to $\begin{cases} \dot{x} = y, & \\ \dot{y}=-y-x+9t, &\end{cases}$ (b) solved by...
  41. G

    MHB Solving Homogeneous ODE: $\displaystyle x(y-3x)\frac{dy}{dx}=2y^2-9xy+8x^2$

    I'm trying to solve $\displaystyle x(y-3x)\frac{dy}{dx} = 2y^2-9xy+8x^2$ Let $y = vx$ then $\displaystyle \frac{dy}{dx}= v+x\frac{dv}{dx}$ and I end up with $\displaystyle \log(cx) = \frac{1}{2}\log(y^2/x^2-6y/x+8)$ Is this correct and what am I supposed to do after this?
  42. Just_some_guy

    General Solution of inhomogeneous ODE

    I am having a little trouble with a problem I am trying to solve. Given three particular solutions Y1(x)= 1, Y2(x)= x and Y3(x)= x^2 Write down a general solution to the second order non homogeneous differential equation. What I have done so far is to realize if Y1,2 and 3 are solutions...
  43. omar yahia

    A solved 2nd order ODE that i don't understand its solution

    { i feel that this is Not a smart question and that it is about the basics of something , but i tried to find the that "something" to know about it myself but i couldn't , as i couldn't name the issue , so i couldn't know what to search about that is why I'm asking here in a forum , so please...
  44. ognik

    MHB How Do You Initialize Negative Terms in a Frobenius Method Recurrence Relation?

    Frobenius method - recurrance relation question If, using the Frobenius method, I get a 3 term recurrence relation of the form $a_{j+2} = a_j .f(k,j) + a_{j-2}. g(k,j)$ ( j even), how do I treat the $a_{j-2}$ term at first? I have found $a_1 = 0$, but how do I find a value for $a_{-2}$ so as...
  45. C

    Solve Heat ODE Modeling Problem: u(t) & x(t)

    Im stuck on this question, can someone please help me? u(t) = input power [W]. x(t) = temperature in plate [Celsius] v = 0, temperature of surroundings [Celsius] C = 400, heat capacity for plate [J/ Celsius] g = 2, heat transfer plate / air [W / Celsius] Question is something like this: You're...
  46. j3dwards

    2nd order differential equation (nonhomogenous)

    Homework Statement Find the general solution f(t) of the differential equation: f''(t) − f'(t) − 12f(t) = 36π . How many free parameters enter the solution, and why? Homework Equations f = fH + fP where fH is the homogeneous solution and fP is the particular solution. The Attempt at a...
  47. ognik

    MHB Find Ansatz for this ODE (3.5.15)

    Hi - I'm given: $ y'' + y' - 2y = \frac{e^{x}}{x} $ What is a good Ansatz to find the particular solution? I've tried a few that haven't worked...Thanks
  48. ognik

    MHB Exploring Euler ODE: Solving for $x^2y'' + xy' - n^2y = 0$ with $y=x^p$

    Given $ x^2y'' + xy' - n^2y = 0 $ I think this is an Euler ODE, so I try $y=x^p, \therefore y'=p x^{p-1}, \therefore y''= p (p-1) x^{p-2}$ Substituting: $x^p p(p-1) + x^p p - n^2 x^p = 0, \therefore p^2 = n^2, \therefore p= \pm n$ $ \therefore y=C_1 x^n + C_2 x^{-n} $?
  49. R

    Solving ODE by Laplace Transform: Where Did I Go Wrong?

    Homework Statement Use Laplace transform to solve the following ODE Homework Equations xy'' + y' + 4xy = 0, y(0) = 3, y'(0) = 0 The Attempt at a Solution L(xy'') = -\frac{dL(y'')}{ds} L(4xy) = -\frac{4dL(y)}{ds} L(y'') = s²L(y) - sy(0) - y'(0) = s²L(y) -3s L(y') = sL(y) - sy(0) - y(0) =...
  50. ognik

    MHB Help with ODE initial conditions

    The ODE is $y'' + 4y' - 12y = 0$, I get $y = C_1e^{-6x} + C_2e^{2} $ The initial conditions are y(0) = 1, y(1)=2 - which gives me $C_1 = 1-C_2$ and $C_2 = \frac{2e^{6}-1}{e^{8}-1} $ This just looks more messy than book exercises normally are, and when I laboriously substitute back into the...
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