3 - Second-Order Homogeneous Equations with Constant Coefficients
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What is the general form of a second-order homogeneous linear differential equation?
💡 Hint: Look for the terms and their coefficients.
Define the term 'homogeneous'.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications of zero.
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What is the characteristic equation derived from the second-order linear differential equation?
💡 Hint: Think about substitution.
True or False: The general solution of a second-order homogeneous equation can be formed with exponential terms only.
💡 Hint: Recall the nature of the roots.
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Derive the characteristic equation for the second-order linear ODE \( y'' - 7y' + 10y = 0 \), classify the roots, and find the general solution.
💡 Hint: Start by substituting your assumed solution.
Model the free vibration of a cantilever beam described by the ODE \( m \frac{d^2y}{dt^2} + c \frac{dy}{dt} + k y = 0 \). Derive and solve for the response.
💡 Hint: Identify damping cases based on the roots.
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