Practice Special Cases and Observations - 8.10 | 8. Solution by Variation of Parameters | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

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What is the significance of the Wronskian in linear differential equations?

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship of solutions in terms of dependence.

Question 2

Easy

What do you do if the integral in variation of parameters becomes too complex?

💡 Hint: Consider tools you’ve learned previously.

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Question 1

What does it mean if W(x) is zero?

  • Solutions are independent
  • Solutions are dependent
  • It is a trivial case

💡 Hint: Remember the purpose of checking Wronskian.

Question 2

True or False: When g(x) is discontinuous, we cannot apply variation of parameters.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how we might manage discontinuities.

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Question 1

Solve a non-homogeneous differential equation with a discontinuous g(x), providing a piecewise solution.

💡 Hint: Find where g(x) is continuous first.

Question 2

Demonstrate the necessity for the Wronskian and provide an example where failure to evaluate leads to incorrect conclusions.

💡 Hint: Look into how linear combinations of solutions influence the Wronskian outcome.

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