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Differential Equations Question 1:

If a power series y=Σj=0ajxj analysis is carried out of the following differential equation d2ydx2+1x2dydx4x2y=0 which of the following recurrence relations results?

  1. aj+1=aj4j(j+1)j+1 j = 0, 1, 2....
  2. aj+2=aj4j(j1)j+1  j = 0, 1, 2....
  3. aj+2=aj4j(j+1)j+1  j = 0, 1, 2....
  4. aj+1=aj4j(j1)j+1  j = 0, 1, 2....

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : aj+1=aj4j(j1)j+1  j = 0, 1, 2....

Differential Equations Question 1 Detailed Solution

Ans : (4)

Solution :

Let y = j=0ajXj,dydx=j=0jajXj1 and d2ydx2=j=0j(j1)ajXj2

∵ d2ydx2+1x2dydx4x2y=0x2d2ydx2+dydx4y=0

⇒ j=0j(j1)ajxj+j=0jajxj14j=0ajxj=0

Equating coefficient of xj to zero; j(j - 1)aj + (j + 1)aj+1 - 4aj = 0

⇒ (j + 1)aj+1 = 4aj j(j - 1)aj ⇒ aj+1 = 4j(j1)j+1aj

Differential Equations Question 2:

Let y = y(t) be a solution of the differential equation dydt+αy=γeβt Where , α > 0, β > 0 and γ > 0. Then Limty(t)

  1. is 0
  2. does not exist
  3. is 1
  4. is –1

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : is 0

Differential Equations Question 2 Detailed Solution

Calculation: 

dydt+αy=γeβt

 I.F. =eαdt=eαt

 Solution yeαt=γeβTeαtdt

yeαt=γe(αβ)t(αβ)+c

y=γeβt(αβ)+ceαt

So, limty(t)=γ+c=0

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1. 

Differential Equations Question 3:

If dydx + 2y sec 2x = 2 sec 2x + 3 tan x sec 2x and f(0) = 54.  Then the value of 12(y(π4)1e2) equal to

Answer (Detailed Solution Below) 21

Differential Equations Question 3 Detailed Solution

Explanation:

dydx + 2y sec2x = 2sec2x + 3 tan x sec2

I.F. = e2sec2xdx

I.F. = e2tanx

ye2tanx=e2tanx(2+3tanx)sec2xdx

Put tan x = u

sec2xdx = du 

ye2u=e2u(2+3u)du

ye2u2e2u2+3e2uudu

ye2u=e2u+3[ue2u2e2u2]

ye2u=e2u+3[ue2u2e2u4]+C

ye2tanx=e2tanx+3[tanxe2tanx2e2tanx4]+C

F(0) = 54

54=134+C

5414=C

1 = C

y=1+3(tanx214)+1e2tanx

y(π4)=1+3(1214)+1e2

y(π4)=74+1e2

12(y(x4)1e2)=12(74+1e21e2) = 21

Differential Equations Question 4:

Let y = y(x) be the solution curve of the differential equation dydx=yx(1+xy2(1+logex)), x > 0, y(1) = 3. Then y2(x)9 is equal to :  

  1. x252x3(2+logex3)
  2. x22x3(2+logex3)3
  3. x23x3(1+logex2)2
  4. x273x3(2+logex2)

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : x252x3(2+logex3)

Differential Equations Question 4 Detailed Solution

Calculation: 

dydxyx=y3(1+logex)

⇒ 1y3dydx1xy2=1+logex

Let 1y2=t2y3dydx=dtdx

∴ dtdx+2tx=2(1+logex)

 I.F. =e2xdx=x2

⇒ x2y2=23((1+logex)x3x33)+C

y(1) = 3

y29=x252x3(2+logex3)

Hence, the correct answer is Option 1. 

Differential Equations Question 5:

Suppose that the differential equation

d2ydx2+P(x)dydx+e2xy=0, x ∈ ℝ 

transforms into a second order differential equation with constant coefficients under the change of independent variable given by s = s(x) satisfying dydx(0) = 1. Then which of the following statements is true?

  1. e-x (P(x)+1) is a constant function on ℝ
  2. e-2x P(x) is a constant function on
  3. s(x)=e2x2,x
  4. P(x) → 1 as x → ∞ 

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : e-x (P(x)+1) is a constant function on ℝ

Differential Equations Question 5 Detailed Solution

Concept:

Transformation of Variable in Second Order Differential Equations:

  • A second-order linear differential equation with variable coefficients can sometimes be transformed into one with constant coefficients by a suitable change of variables.
  • Given equation: d²y/dx² + P(x) dy/dx + e2x y = 0
  • Let the new variable be s = s(x) such that the new equation in s has constant coefficients.
  • Using chain rule for derivatives:
    • dy/dx = dy/ds × ds/dx
    • d²y/dx² = d²y/ds² × (ds/dx)² + dy/ds × d²s/dx²
  • Substituting into the equation yields transformed coefficients in terms of ds/dx and d²s/dx².
  • To achieve constant coefficients, expressions involving P(x) and e2x must cancel appropriately.

 

Calculation:

Given,

d²y/dx² + P(x) dy/dx + e2x y = 0

Let s = s(x), such that ds/dx = ex

⇒ dy/dx = dy/ds × ex

⇒ d²y/dx² = d²y/ds² × e2x + dy/ds × ex

Substitute in original equation:

⇒ e2x d²y/ds² + ex dy/ds + P(x) ex dy/ds + e2x y = 0

⇒ e2x d²y/ds² + ex (1 + P(x)) dy/ds + e2x y = 0

To make coefficients constant:

⇒ ex(P(x) + 1) must be constant

⇒ e−x(P(x) + 1) = constant

∴ e−x(P(x) + 1) is a constant function on ℝ.

Top Differential Equations MCQ Objective Questions

What is the degree of the differential equation y=x(dydx)2+(dxdy)?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 3

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Concept:

Order: The order of a differential equation is the order of the highest derivative appearing in it.

Degree: The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative occurring in it, after the equation has been expressed in a form free from radicals as far as the derivatives are concerned.

 

Calculation:

Given:

y=x(dydx)2+(dxdy)

y=x(dydx)2+1(dydx)

y(dydx)=x(dydx)3+1

For the given differential equation the highest order derivative is 1.

Now, the power of the highest order derivative is 3.

We know that the degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative

Hence, the degree of the differential equation is 3.

Mistake PointsNote that, there is a term (dx/dy) which needs to convert into the dy/dx form before calculating the degree or order. 

The order and degree of the differential equation d3ydx3+cos(d2ydx2)=0 are respectively

  1. order = 3, degree = 1
  2. order = 3, degree = 2
  3. order = 3, degree = not define
  4. order = not define, degree = 3

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : order = 3, degree = not define

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Concept:

Order: The order of a differential equation is the order of the highest derivative appearing in it.

Degree: The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative occurring in it, after the Equation has been expressed in a form free from radicals as far as the derivatives are concerned.


Calculation:

The differential equation is given as: d3ydx3+cos(d2ydx2)=0

The highest order derivative presents in the differential equation is d3ydx3

Hence, its order is three.

Here the given differential equation is not a polynomial equation, Hence its degree is not defined.

The solution of the differential equation dy = (1 + y2) dx is

  1. y = tan x + c
  2. y = tan (x + c)
  3. tan-1 (y + c) = x
  4. tan-1 (y + c) = 2x

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : y = tan (x + c)

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Concept:

dx1+x2=tan1x+c

Calculation:

Given: dy = (1 + y2) dx

dy1+y2=dx

Integrating both sides, we get

dy1+y2=dxtan1y=x+c

⇒ y = tan (x + c)

∴ The solution of the given differential equation is y = tan (x + c).

If x2 + y2 + z2 = xy + yz + zx and x = 1, then find the value of 10x4+5y4+7z413x2y2+6y2z2+3z2x2

  1. 2
  2. 0
  3. -1
  4. 1

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : 1

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Given:

x = 1

x2 + y2 + z2 = xy + yz + zx

Calculations:

x2 + y2 + z2 - xy - yz - zx = 0

⇒(1/2)[(x - y)2 + (y - z)2 + (z - x)2] = 0

⇒x = y , y = z and z = x

But x = y = z = 1

so, 10x4+5y4+7z413x2y2+6y2z2+3z2x2

= {10(1)4 + 5(1)4 + 7(1)4}/{13(1)2(1)2+ 6(1)2(1)2 + 3(1)2(1)2}

= 22/22

= 1

Hence, the required value is 1.

What is the solution of the differential equation ln(dydx)a=0?

  1. y = xea + c
  2. x = yea + c
  3. y = In x + c
  4. x = In y + c

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : y = xea + c

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Calculation:

Given: ln(dydx)a=0

ln(dydx)=a

dydx=ea

dydx=ea

On integrating both sides, we get

⇒ y = xea + c

What is the degree of the differential equation y=xdydx+(dydx)2 ?

  1. 1
  2. 3
  3. -2
  4. Degree does not exist.

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : 3

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Concept:

Order: The order of a differential equation is the order of the highest derivative appearing in it.

Degree: The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative occurring in it, after the Equation has been expressed in a form free from radicals as far as the derivatives are concerned.

Calculation:

Given:

y=xdydx+(dydx)2y=xdydx+1(dydx)2y(dydx)2=x(dydx)3+1

For the given differential equation the highest order derivative is 1.

Now, the power of the highest order derivative is 3.

We know that the degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative.

Hence, the degree of the differential equation is 3.

Find general solution of (xydydx1)=0

  1. xy = log x + c
  2. x22=logy+c
  3. y22=logx+c
  4. None of the above

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : y22=logx+c

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Concept:

1xdx=logx+c

xndx=xn+1n+1+c

 

Calculation:

Given: (xydydx1)=0

xydydx=1

ydy=dxx

Integrating both sides, we get

y22=logx+c

If x + 12x = 3, then evaluate 8x31x3.

  1. 212
  2. 216
  3. 180
  4. 196

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : 180

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Given:

x + 12x = 3

Concept Used:

Simple calculations is used

Calculations:

⇒ x + 12x = 3

On multiplying 2 on both sides, we get

⇒ 2x + 1x = 6  .................(1)

Now, On cubing both sides,

⇒ (2x+1x)3=63

⇒ 8x3+1x3+3(4x2)(1x)+3(2x)(1x2)=216

⇒ 8x3+1x3+12x+6x=216

⇒ 8x3+1x3=2166(2x+1x)

⇒ 8x3+1x3=2166(6)  ..............from (1)

⇒ 8x3+1x3=21636

⇒ 8x3+1x3=180

⇒ Hence, The value of the above equation is 180

The degree of the differential equation

d2ydx2+3(dydx)2=x2log(d2ydx2)

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. Not defined

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : Not defined

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Concept:

Order: The order of a differential equation is the order of the highest derivative appearing in it.

Degree: The degree of a differential equation is the power of the highest derivative occurring in it, after the Equation has been expressed in a form free from radicals as far as the derivatives are concerned.

Calculation:

d2ydx2+3(dydx)2=x2log(d2ydx2)

For the given differential equation the highest order derivative is 2.

The given differential equation is not a polynomial equation because it involved a logarithmic term in its derivatives hence its degree is not defined.

The solution of differential equation  dy=(4+y2)dx is 

  1. y=2tan(x+C)
  2. y=2tan(2x+C)
  3. 2y=tan(2x+C)
  4. 2y=2tan(x+C)

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 2 : y=2tan(2x+C)

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Concept: 

1a2+x2dx=1atan1xa+C 

Calculation: 

Given : dy=(4+y2)dx 

⇒ dy4+y2=dx 

Integrating both sides, we get 

dy22+y2=dx

⇒ 12tan1y2=x+c 

⇒ tan1y2=2x+2c

⇒ tan1y2=2x+C  [∵ 2c = C]

⇒ y2=tan(2x+C)

 y=2tan(2x+C) 

The correct option is 2 . 

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