Practice Method Of Variation Of Parameters (6.3.2) - Non-Homogeneous Equations
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Method of Variation of Parameters

Practice - Method of Variation of Parameters

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Question 1 Easy

What is the method of variation of parameters used for?

💡 Hint: Consider what to do when the forcing function doesn't fit other methods.

Question 2 Easy

Define the term 'Particular Integral'.

💡 Hint: Think about the term's role in relation to the overall solution.

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Question 1

When should the method of variation of parameters be used?

A. When f(x) is a polynomial
B. When f(x) does not fit the undetermined coefficients method
C. When the equation is homogeneous

💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of allowing any form for f(x).

Question 2

True or False: The complementary function is the part of the solution that addresses the non-homogeneous term.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about the roles of the complementary function and particular integral.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Using the equation y'' + 5y' + 6y = e^(-2x), solve for the particular solution using variation of parameters.

💡 Hint: Focus on finding a suitable u₁ and u₂ and remember to check the linear independence of your solutions.

Challenge 2 Hard

For the equation y'' + y = sin(x), derive and integrate to find the particular solution using the method of variation of parameters.

💡 Hint: Be systematic in solving the system of equations, and integrate carefully!

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