Ch. 9 - Differential Equations

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Ch. 9 - Differential Equations

Problem 9.2.39c

Chapter 9, Problem 9.2.39c

38–43. Equilibrium solutions A differential equation of the form y′(t)=f(y) is said to be autonomous (the function f depends only on y). The constant function y=y0 is an equilibrium solution of the equation provided f(y0)=0 (because then y'(t)=0 and the solution remains constant for all t). Note that equilibrium solutions correspond to horizontal lines in the direction field. Note also that for autonomous equations, the direction field is independent of t. Carry out the following analysis on the given equations.
c. Sketch the solution curve that corresponds to the initial condition y0=1.

y′(t) = 6 - 2y

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Identify the given autonomous differential equation: \(y'(t) = 6 - 2y\).

Find the equilibrium solution(s) by setting the right-hand side equal to zero: solve \(6 - 2y = 0\) for \(y\).

Determine the equilibrium value \(y_0\) where \(y'(t) = 0\), which corresponds to a constant solution \(y(t) = y_0\).

Analyze the behavior of solutions near the equilibrium by considering the sign of \(y'(t)\) when \(y\) is slightly less than or greater than \(y_0\).

Sketch the solution curve starting from the initial condition \(y(0) = 1\) by considering whether the solution moves toward or away from the equilibrium and the slope given by \(y'(t) = 6 - 2y\) at \(y=1\).

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Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Autonomous Differential Equations

An autonomous differential equation has the form y'(t) = f(y), where the rate of change depends only on y, not explicitly on t. This means the behavior of solutions depends solely on the current value of y, making the direction field time-invariant and simplifying analysis of solution curves.

Equilibrium Solutions

Equilibrium solutions occur when y'(t) = f(y) = 0, meaning the solution y(t) remains constant over time. These correspond to horizontal lines in the direction field and represent steady states where the system does not change, providing key reference points for sketching solution behavior.

Solution Curves and Initial Conditions

Given an initial condition y(0) = y0, the solution curve is the unique function satisfying the differential equation and starting at y0. Sketching this curve involves understanding how y changes over time from y0, guided by the slope field and equilibrium points to predict increasing or decreasing trends.

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27–30. Predator-prey models Consider the following pairs of differential equations that model a predator-prey system with populations x and y. In each case, carry out the following steps.

c. Find the equilibrium points for the system.

x′(t) = −3x + 6xy, y′(t) = y − 4xy

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Another second-order equation Consider the differential equation y''(t) + k²y(t) = 0, where k is a positive real number.

c. Give the general solution of the equation for arbitrary k > 0 and verify your conjecture.

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Solving Bernoulli equations Use the method outlined in Exercise 43 to solve the following Bernoulli equations.

c. y′(t) + y = √y

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Cooling time Suppose an object with an initial temperature of T₀ > 0 is put in surroundings with an ambient temperature of A, where A < T₀/2. Let t₁/₂ be the time required for the object to cool to T₀/2.

c. Why is the condition A < T₀/2 needed?

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{Use of Tech} Fish harvesting A fish hatchery has 500 fish at t=0, when harvesting begins at a rate of b>0fish/year The fish population is modeled by the initial value problem y′(t)=0.01y−b,y(0)=500 where t is measured in years.

c. Graph the solution in the case that b=60fish/year. Describe the solution.

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17–20. Increasing and decreasing solutions Consider the following differential equations. A detailed direction field is not needed.

c. Which initial conditions y(0) = A lead to solutions that are increasing in time? Decreasing?

y'(t) = cos y for |y| ≤ π

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