Practice - General Form - 1.6.1
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Practice Questions
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What is the general form of a non-homogeneous linear differential equation?
💡 Hint: Refer to the form involving $R(x)$.
Define what a complementary function is.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you set $R(x) = 0$.
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What does $R(x)$ represent in a non-homogeneous differential equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what is added to the homogeneous equation.
True or False: The complementary function is derived from setting $R(x) = 0$.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of both solutions.
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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.
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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