Chapter 2

Advanced Engineering Mathematics · 312 exercises

Problem 18

Determine whether the given differential equation is exact. If it is exact, solve it. $$ \left(2 y \sin x \cos x-y+2 y^{2} e^{x^{2}}\right) d x=\left(x-\sin ^{2} x-4 x y e^{x^{2}}\right) d y $$

4 step solution

Problem 18

Each \(D E\) in Problems \(15-22\) is a Bernoulli equation. In Problems 15-20, solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ x \frac{d y}{d x}-(1+x) y=x y^{2} $$

8 step solution

Problem 18

In Problems 1-22, solve the given differential equation by separation of variables. $$ \frac{d N}{d t}+N=N t e^{t+2} $$

7 step solution

Problem 19

A dead body was found within a closed room of a bouse where the temperature was a constant \(70^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\). At the time of discovery, the core temperature of the body was determined to be \(85^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\). One hour later a second measurement showed that the core temperature of the body was \(80^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\). Assume that the time of death corresponds to \(t=0\) and that the core temperature at that time was \(98.6^{\circ} \mathrm{F}\). Determine how many hours elapsed before the body was found.

5 step solution

Problem 19

Find the general solution of the given differential equation. Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined. Determine whether there are any transient terms in the general solution. $$ (x+1) \frac{d y}{d x}+(x+2) y=2 x e^{-x} $$

6 step solution

Problem 19

Solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ t^{2} \frac{d y}{d t}+y^{2}=t y $$

7 step solution

Problem 19

Determine whether the given differential equation is exact. If it is exact, solve it. $$ \left(4 t^{3} y-15 t^{2}-y\right) d t+\left(t^{4}+3 y^{2}-t\right) d y=0 $$

7 step solution

Problem 19

\(\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{x y+3 x-y-3}{x y-2 x+4 y-8}\)

8 step solution

Problem 19

Consider the autonomous first-order differential equation \(d y / d x=y-y^{3}\) and the initial condition \(y(0)=y_{0} .\) By hand, sketch the graph of a typical solution \(y(x)\) when \(y_{0}\) has the given values. (a) \(y_{0}>1\) (b) \(0

4 step solution

Problem 19

(a) Without solving, explain why the initial-value problem $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\sqrt{y}, \quad y\left(x_{0}\right)=y_{0}, $$ has no solution for \(y_{0}<0\). (b) Solve the initial-value problem in part (a) for \(y_{0}>0\) and find the largest interval \(I\) on which the solution is defined.

5 step solution

Problem 19

Each \(D E\) in Problems \(15-22\) is a Bernoulli equation. In Problems 15-20, solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ t^{2} \frac{d y}{d t}+y^{2}=t y $$

7 step solution

Problem 19

In Problems 1-22, solve the given differential equation by separation of variables. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{x y+3 x-y-3}{x y-2 x+4 y-8} $$

6 step solution

Problem 20

The differential equation $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{-x+\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}}{y} $$ describes the shape of a plane curve \(C\) that will reflect all incoming light beams to the same point and could be a model for the mirror of a reflecting telescope, a satellite antenna, or a solar collector. See Problem 29 in Exercises \(1.3\). There are several ways of solving this \(\mathrm{DE}\). (a) Verify that the differential equation is homogeneous (see Section 2.5). Show that the substitution \(y=u x\) yields $$ \frac{u d u}{\sqrt{1+u^{2}}\left(1-\sqrt{\left.1+u^{2}\right)}\right.}=\frac{d x}{x}. $$ Use a CAS (or another judicious substitution) to integrate the left-hand side of the equation. Show that the curve \(C\) must be a parabola with focus at the origin and is symmetric with respect to the \(x\) -axis. (b) Show that the first differential equation can also be solved by means of the substitution \(u=x^{2}+y^{2}\).

6 step solution

Problem 20

Find the general solution of the given differential equation. Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined. Determine whether there are any transient terms in the general solution. $$ (x+2)^{2} \frac{d y}{d x}=5-8 y-4 x y $$

6 step solution

Problem 20

Solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ 3\left(1+t^{2}\right) \frac{d y}{d t}=2 t y\left(y^{3}-1\right) $$

5 step solution

Problem 20

Determine whether the given differential equation is exact. If it is exact, solve it. $$ \left(\frac{1}{t}+\frac{1}{t^{2}}-\frac{y}{t^{2}+y^{2}}\right) d t+\left(y e^{y}+\frac{1}{t^{2}+y^{2}}\right) d y=0 $$

3 step solution

Problem 20

\(\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{x y+2 y-x-2}{x y-3 y+x-3}\)

6 step solution

Problem 20

Consider the autonomous first-order differential equation \(d y / d x=y^{2}-y^{4}\) and the initial condition \(y(0)=y_{0} .\) By hand, sketch the graph of a typical solution \(y(x)\) when \(y_{0}\) has the given values. (a) \(y_{0}>1\) (b) \(0

5 step solution

Problem 20

(a) Find an implicit solution of the initial-value problem $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{y^{2}-x^{2}}{x y}, \quad y(1)=-\sqrt{2} $$ (b) Find an explicit solution of the problem in part (a) and give the largest interval \(I\) over which the solution is defined. A graphing utility may be helpful here.

7 step solution

Problem 20

Solar Collector The differential equation $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{-x+\sqrt{x^{2}+y^{2}}}{y} $$ describes the shape of a plane curve \(C\) that will reflect all incoming light beams to the same point and could be a model for the mirror of a reflecting telescope, a satellite antenna, or a solar collector. See Problem 29 in Exercises 1.3. There are several ways of solving this DE. (a) Verify that the differential equation is homogeneous (see Section 2.5). Show that the substitution \(y=u x\) yields $$ \frac{u d u}{\sqrt{1+u^{2}}\left(1-\sqrt{1+u^{2}}\right)}=\frac{d x}{x} $$ Use a CAS (or another judicious substitution) to integrate the left-hand side of the equation. Show that the curve \(C\) must be a parabola with focus at the origin and is symmetric with respect to the \(x\)-axis. (b) Show that the first differential equation can also be solved by means of the substitution \(u=x^{2}+y^{2}\).

6 step solution

Problem 20

Each \(D E\) in Problems \(15-22\) is a Bernoulli equation. In Problems 15-20, solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ 3\left(1+t^{2}\right) \frac{d y}{d t}=2 t y\left(y^{3}-1\right) $$

6 step solution

Problem 20

In Problems 1-22, solve the given differential equation by separation of variables. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{x y+2 y-x-2}{x y-3 y+x-3} $$

5 step solution

Problem 21

A tank contains 200 liters of fluid in which 30 grams of salt is dissolved. Brine containing 1 gram of salt per liter is then pumped into the tank at a rate of \(4 \mathrm{~L} / \mathrm{min} ;\) the well-mixed solution is pumped out at the same rate. Find the number \(A(t)\) of grams of salt in the tank at time \(t\).

6 step solution

Problem 21

(a) A simple model for the shape of a tsunami is given by $$ \frac{d W}{d x}=W \sqrt{4-2 W}, $$ where \(W(x)>0\) is the height of the wave expressed as a function of its position relative to a point offshore. By inspection, find all constant solutions of the \(\mathrm{DE}\). (b) Solve the differential equation in part (a). A CAS may be useful for integration. (c) Use a graphing utility to obtain the graphs of all solutions that satisfy the initial condition \(W(0)=2\).

5 step solution

Problem 21

Find the general solution of the given differential equation. Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined. Determine whether there are any transient terms in the general solution. $$ \frac{d r}{d \theta}+r \sec \theta=\cos \theta $$

7 step solution

Problem 21

Solve the given initial-value problem. $$ x^{2} \frac{d y}{d x}-2 x y=3 y^{4}, \quad y(1)=\frac{1}{2} $$

7 step solution

Problem 21

Solve the given initial-value problem. $$ (x+y)^{2} d x+\left(2 x y+x^{2}-1\right) d y=0, \quad y(1)=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 21

Find the critical points and phase portrait of the given autonomous first- order differential equation. Classify each critical point as asymptotically stable, unstable, or semi-stable. By hand, sketch typical solution curves in the regions in the \(x y\) -plane determined by the graphs of the equilibrium solutions. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=y^{2}-3 y $$

4 step solution

Problem 21

Tsunami (a) A simple model for the shape of a tsunami is given by $$ \frac{d W}{d x}=W \sqrt{4-2 W} $$ where \(W(x)>0\) is the height of the wave expressed as a function of its position relative to a point offshore. By inspection, find all constant solutions of the DE. (b) Solve the differential equation in part (a). A CAS may be useful for integration. (c) Use a graphing utility to obtain the graphs of all solutions that satisfy the initial condition \(W(0)=2\).

3 step solution

Problem 21

Each \(D E\) in Problems \(15-22\) is a Bernoulli equation. In Problems 15-20, solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ y^{1 / 2} \frac{d y}{d x}+y^{3 / 2}=1, \quad y(0)=4 $$

8 step solution

Problem 21

In Problems 1-22, solve the given differential equation by separation of variables. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=x \sqrt{1-y^{2}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 22

Find the general solution of the given differential equation. Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined. Determine whether there are any transient terms in the general solution. $$ \frac{d r}{d \theta}+r \sec \theta=\cos \theta $$

7 step solution

Problem 22

Solve the given initial-value problem. $$ y^{1 / 2} \frac{d y}{d x}+y^{3 / 2}=1, \quad y(0)=4 $$

7 step solution

Problem 22

Solve the given initial-value problem. $$ \left(e^{x}+y\right) d x+\left(2+x+y e^{y}\right) d y=0, \quad y(0)=1 $$

7 step solution

Problem 22

\(\left(e^{x}+e^{-x}\right) \frac{d y}{d x}=y^{2}\)

6 step solution

Problem 22

Find the critical points and phase portrait of the given autonomous first- order differential equation. Classify each critical point as asymptotically stable, unstable, or semi-stable. By hand, sketch typical solution curves in the regions in the \(x y\) -plane determined by the graphs of the equilibrium solutions. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=y^{2}-y^{3} $$

4 step solution

Problem 22

Use Euler's method with step size \(h=0.1\) to approximate \(y(1.2)\) where \(y(x)\) is a solution of the initial-value problem \(y^{\prime}=1+x \sqrt{y}, y(1)=9\).

6 step solution

Problem 22

In Problems 1-22, solve the given differential equation by separation of variables. $$ \left(e^{x}+e^{-x}\right) \frac{d y}{d x}=y^{2} $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

A large tank is filled to capacity with 500 gallons of pure water. Brine containing 2 pounds of salt per gallon is pumped into the tank at a rate of \(5 \mathrm{gal} / \mathrm{min}\). The well-mixed solution is pumped out at the same rate. Find the number \(A(t)\) of pounds of salt in the tank at time \(t\).

6 step solution

Problem 23

Solve the given initial-value problem. $$ (4 y+2 t-5) d t+(6 y+4 t-1) d y=0, \quad y(-1)=2 $$

4 step solution

Problem 23

In Problems, find an implicit and an explicit solution of the given initial- value problem. \(\frac{d x}{d t}=4\left(x^{2}+1\right), \quad x(\pi / 4)=1\)

6 step solution

Problem 23

Find the critical points and phase portrait of the given autonomous first- order differential equation. Classify each critical point as asymptotically stable, unstable, or semi-stable. By hand, sketch typical solution curves in the regions in the \(x y\) -plane determined by the graphs of the equilibrium solutions. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=(y-2)^{4} $$

5 step solution

Problem 23

In March 1976, the world population reached 4 billion. A popular news magazine predicted that with an average yearly growth rate of \(1.8 \%\), the world population would be 8 billion in 45 years. How does this value compare with that predicted by the model that says the rate of increase is proportional to the population at any time \(t\) ?

6 step solution

Problem 23

In Problems 23-28, find an implicit and an explicit solution of the given initial-value problem. $$ \frac{d x}{d t}=4\left(x^{2}+1\right), \quad x(\pi / 4)=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 23

Find the general solution of the given differential equation. Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined. Determine whether there are any transient terms in the general solution. $$ x \frac{d y}{d x}+(3 x+1) y=e^{-3 x} $$

9 step solution

Problem 24

(a) In Examples 3 and 4 of Section 2.1, we saw that any solution \(P(t)\) of \((4)\) possesses the asymptotic behavior \(P(t) \rightarrow a / b\) as \(t \rightarrow \infty\) for \(P_{0}>a / b\) and for \(0

7 step solution

Problem 24

Find the general solution of the given differential equation. Give the largest interval over which the general solution is defined. Determine whether there are any transient terms in the general solution. $$ \left(x^{2}-1\right) \frac{d y}{d x}+2 y=(x+1)^{2} $$

7 step solution

Problem 24

Solve the given differential equation by using an appropriate substitution. $$ \frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{1-x-y}{x+y} $$

9 step solution

Problem 24

Solve the given initial-value problem. $$ \left(\frac{3 y^{2}-t^{2}}{y^{5}}\right) \frac{d y}{d t}+\frac{t}{2 y^{4}}=0, \quad y(1)=1 $$

5 step solution

Problem 24

In Problems, find an implicit and an explicit solution of the given initial- value problem. \(\frac{d y}{d x}=\frac{y^{2}-1}{x^{2}-1}, \quad y(2)=2\)

6 step solution

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