Practice Auxiliary Equation and General Solution - 2.3 | 2. Homogeneous Linear Equations of Second Order | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

Solve d²y/dx² + 4dy/dx + 4y = 0

💡 Hint: Look for factorization of the auxiliary equation.

Question 2

Easy

Solve d²y/dx² - 2dy/dx + y = 0

💡 Hint: Factor or use the quadratic formula.

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Question 1

What does the auxiliary equation determine?

  • The type of roots
  • The particular solution
  • The initial conditions

💡 Hint: Think about what guides the solution type.

Question 2

True or False: Complex roots lead to exponential functions without oscillation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the form of solutions with complex components.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the equation d²y/dx² - 2dy/dx + 5y = 0. Analyze the roots and explain the behavior of the solutions.

💡 Hint: Check for complex components in the roots.

Question 2

For the equation d²y/dx² + 3dy/dx + 2y = 0, demonstrate how you derive the general solution and what it indicates about stability.

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of negative roots.

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