Solving Initial Value Problem: Determine Solution $y$

In summary, for the given initial value problem, we have found appropriate values of $c$ and $L$ that satisfy the assumptions of the given theorem. Using the method of separation of variables, we have determined the unique solution to the initial value problem to be $y=\frac{1}{4}t^2+t+1$.
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Consider the initial value problem

$$\left\{\begin{matrix}
y'(t)=\sqrt{|y|}, 0 \leq t \leq 2\\
y(0)=1
\end{matrix}\right. \tag 1$$

Show that for this problem the assumptions of the following theorem hold:

"Let $c>0$ and $f \in C([a,b] \times [y_0-c, y_0+c])$. If $f$ satisfies at $[a,b] \times [y_0-c, y_0+c])$ the Lipschtiz condition in respect to $y$, uniformly in respect of $t$, that means that:$$\exists L \geq 0: \forall t \in [a,b] \ \forall y_1, y_2 \in [y_0-c,y_0+c]: \\ |f(t,y_1)-f(t,y_2)| \leq L |y_1-y_2|$$

then the initial value problem $\left\{\begin{matrix}
y'(t)=f(t,y(t)) &, a \leq t \leq b \\
y(a)=y_0 &
\end{matrix}\right.$ is solved uniquely at least at the interval $[a,b']$ where with $A=\max_{a \leq t \leq b, y_0-c \leq y \leq y_0+c} |f(t,y)|$ we have that $b'=\min \{ b, a+ \frac{c}{A}\}$. "

for appropriate $c$ and $L$.
Determine the solution $y$ with the method of separation of variables.
I tried the following:

$$f(t)=\sqrt{|y|}$$

$$\frac{\partial{f}}{\partial{y}}(t, y(t))=\frac{1}{2 \sqrt{|y|}} \leq M \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2M} \leq \sqrt{|y|} \Rightarrow y \geq \frac{1}{4M}$$

$$y(0)-c=1-c=\frac{1}{4M} \Rightarrow c=1-\frac{1}{4M}$$

Then $(1)$ is solved uniquely, at least at the interval $[0,b']$ where $A=\max_{0 \leq t \leq 2, \frac{1}{4M} \leq y \leq 2-\frac{1}{4M}} |\sqrt{|y|}|=\sqrt{2-\frac{1}{4M}}$

$$b'=\min \{ 2, \frac{1-\frac{1}{4M}}{\sqrt{2-\frac{1}{4M}}}\}=\frac{1-\frac{1}{4M}}{\sqrt{2-\frac{1}{4M}}}$$$$L=M$$$$\frac{dy}{dt}=\sqrt{|y|} \Rightarrow \frac{dy}{2\sqrt{y}}=\frac{dt}{2} \Rightarrow \sqrt{y}=\frac{1}{2}t+c$$

$$y(0)=1 \Rightarrow c=1$$

So:

$$\sqrt{y}=\frac{1}{2}t+1 \Rightarrow y=\left( \frac{1}{2}t+1\right)^2=\frac{1}{4}t^2+t+1$$

Is it right or have I done something wrong? (Thinking)
 
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Your approach looks good to me! You have correctly identified the value of $c$ and $L$ and found the unique solution to the initial value problem using the method of separation of variables. Well done! Keep up the good work!
 

FAQ: Solving Initial Value Problem: Determine Solution $y$

What is an initial value problem?

An initial value problem is a mathematical problem that involves finding a function or solution that satisfies a given differential equation and a set of initial conditions, typically in the form of an initial value.

How do you determine the solution to an initial value problem?

To determine the solution to an initial value problem, you must first solve the given differential equation using appropriate methods such as separation of variables, substitution, or integration. Then, use the given initial conditions to find the specific values of the constants in the solution, thus obtaining the complete solution to the problem.

What are the methods used to solve initial value problems?

There are several methods that can be used to solve initial value problems, including separation of variables, substitution, integration, and numerical methods such as Euler's method or Runge-Kutta methods.

Can initial value problems have multiple solutions?

No, initial value problems typically have a unique solution. This is because the initial conditions provided in the problem are used to determine the specific values of the constants in the general solution, resulting in a single solution.

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Initial value problems have many applications in the fields of science, engineering, and economics. Some examples include modeling population growth, predicting the spread of diseases, analyzing heat transfer in materials, and determining the value of investments over time.

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