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The document covers the topic of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), focusing on second and higher order ODEs, including definitions, the principle of superposition, and the Wronskian. It details methods for solving homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear ODEs with constant coefficients, including finding general solutions based on the characteristic equation and specific methods for particular solutions. Additionally, it includes worked examples, exercises, and applications of second-order ODEs.

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my notes ODE_2

The document covers the topic of ordinary differential equations (ODEs), focusing on second and higher order ODEs, including definitions, the principle of superposition, and the Wronskian. It details methods for solving homogeneous and non-homogeneous linear ODEs with constant coefficients, including finding general solutions based on the characteristic equation and specific methods for particular solutions. Additionally, it includes worked examples, exercises, and applications of second-order ODEs.

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ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS II

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1 Second and higher order ODEs


 Definitions
 Principle of superposition
 The Wronskian
 The fundamental set of solutions
2 Homogeneous linear ODE with constant coefficients
 The characteristic equation (CE)
 Finding the general solution when the CE has:
 Real, distinct roots
 Real, repeated roots
 Complex roots
3 Non-homogeneous linear ODE with constant coefficients
 Complementary solution and particular solution
 Solving using the method of undetermined coefficients
 The three-step method of solution
 A particular solution when g(x) is:
 A polynomial
 An exponential function
 A sine or cosine function
 A combination (sum or product) of any of the three functions above
4 Worked examples and exercises
5 Applications of second-order ODEs
I. SECOND AND HIGHER ORDER ODES
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Exercise:
II. HOMOGENEOUS LINEAR ODE WITH CONSTANT
COEFFICIENTS
III. NON-HOMOGENEOUS LINEAR ODE WITH CONSTANT
COEFFICIENTS
Non-homogeneous term: polynomials
Non-homogeneous term: exponential
Non-homogeneous term: sine or cosine function

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