Practice - Solution by Variation of Parameters
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Practice Questions
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What is a non-homogeneous differential equation?
💡 Hint: Consider how it differs from a homogeneous equation.
Describe the Wronskian.
💡 Hint: Think of how it’s constructed using y and its derivatives.
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What does variation of parameters allow us to do?
💡 Hint: Think about the applicability of this method.
True or False: The Wronskian can be zero for independent solutions.
💡 Hint: Remember what linear independence implies.
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A beam is subject to a varying load modeled by g(x) = x^2. Derive the differential equation using variation of parameters and find the particular solution.
💡 Hint: Focus on computing the Wronskian accurately.
Describe the limitations of variation of parameters and when you might prefer another method.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of functions you can use.
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