18.2 - Introduction
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What is the definition of an Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE)?
💡 Hint: Think about how these equations describe changes over time.
Explain what a Laplace Transform does.
💡 Hint: Remember the advantages of using transforms over standard methods.
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What does the Laplace Transform do?
💡 Hint: Think about what transformations allow us to do more easily.
True or False: Laplace Transforms can only be used for linear ODEs.
💡 Hint: Remember that not all ODEs fit neatly into 'linear' categories.
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Solve the differential equation d^2y/dt^2 + 3dy/dt + 2y = 0 with specified conditions y(0) = 2 and dy/dt (0) = 3 using Laplace Transforms.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to handle both initial conditions carefully during transformation.
Using the Laplace Transform, determine the current i(t) in an RLC circuit satisfying the equation L(d^2i/dt^2) + R(di/dt) + i/C = V(t), with the step function V(t).
💡 Hint: Recognize how each component in the circuit interacts as you develop your transformations.
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