Practice General Form - 1.6.1 | 1. Linear Differential Equations | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is the general form of a non-homogeneous linear differential equation?

💡 Hint: Refer to the form involving $R(x)$.

Question 2

Easy

Define what a complementary function is.

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you set $R(x) = 0$.

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Question 1

What does $R(x)$ represent in a non-homogeneous differential equation?

  • The complementary function
  • The particular solution
  • External force

💡 Hint: Think about what is added to the homogeneous equation.

Question 2

True or False: The complementary function is derived from setting $R(x) = 0$.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of both solutions.

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Question 1

Given the equation $$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - 4y = 3sin(x)$$, find the complementary function and a particular solution.

💡 Hint: Start with finding the roots for the complementary solution.

Question 2

Discuss how the characteristics of the non-homogeneous term $R(x)$ influence the selection of the form of particular solution in real-world applications.

💡 Hint: Identify the nature of $R(x)$ first to inform your selection.

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