Practice Principle of the Variation of Parameters - 8.2 | 8. Solution by Variation of Parameters | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

Define a non-homogeneous equation.

💡 Hint: Think about what extra terms might look like.

Question 2

Easy

What is the form of a homogeneous solution?

💡 Hint: Consider the constant coefficients for a family of solutions.

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Question 1

What is the first step in the Variation of Parameters?

  • Identify g(x)
  • Differentiate y_h
  • Assume a form for y_p

💡 Hint: Think about how we structure our assumptions.

Question 2

True or False: The Variation of Parameters can only handle polynomial forcing functions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of the method.

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Question 1

Solve the following differential equation using the variation of parameters: y'' + 2y' + y = e^x.

💡 Hint: Remember to check your integration carefully for any retries.

Question 2

Using the Variation of Parameters, show how to derive a particular solution for y'' - 4y = sin(x).

💡 Hint: Start fresh with the Wronskian calculation and methodically go through each step.

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