Scribd
Upload
33 views

CH 04

This chapter discusses higher order linear differential equations, including definitions of nth order linear ODEs and fundamental sets of solutions. It presents three theorems relating to existence/uniqueness of solutions, general solutions, and linear independence. Key skills covered are solving higher order homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear equations, using characteristic polynomials and equations, and generalizing methods like variation of parameters to higher orders. Applications include double and multiple spring mass systems.

Uploaded by

bigballin90
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
33 views

CH 04

This chapter discusses higher order linear differential equations, including definitions of nth order linear ODEs and fundamental sets of solutions. It presents three theorems relating to existence/uniqueness of solutions, general solutions, and linear independence. Key skills covered are solving higher order homogeneous and nonhomogeneous linear equations, using characteristic polynomials and equations, and generalizing methods like variation of parameters to higher orders. Applications include double and multiple spring mass systems.

Uploaded by

bigballin90
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 1

Boyce/9ed/Ch4

Chapter Review Sheets for


Elementary Differential Equations and Boundary Value Problems, 9e

Chapter 4: Higher Order Linear Equations


Definitions: nth Order Linear ODE Fundamental Set of Solutions, General Solution Homogeneous and Nonhomogeneous equations Linear Dependence and Independence Characteristic Polynomial, Characteristic Equation Variation of parameters Theorems: Theorem 4.1.1: Existence and uniqueness of solutions to higher order linear ODE's. (p. 220) Theorem 4.1.2: General solutions to higher order linear ODE's and the fundamental set of solutions (p. 221) Theorem 4.1.3: Relates linear independence to fundamental sets of solutions. (p. 223) Important Skills: The methods for solving higher order linear differential equations are extremely similar to those in the last Chapter. There is simply n times the fun! The general solution to an nth order homogeneous linear differential equation is obtained by linearly combining n linearly independent solutions. (Eq. (5), p. 220) The generalization of the Wronskian is given on page 221. It is used as in the last Chapter to show the linear independence of functions, and in particular, homogeneous solutions. For the situation where there are constant coefficients, you should be able to derive the characteristic polynomial, and the characteristic equation, in this case each of nth order. Depending upon the types of roots you get to this equation, you will have solution sets containing functions similar to those in the second order case. (Ex. 2 - 4, p. 229 - 231) The general solution of the nonhomogeneous problem easily extends to the nth order case. (Eq. (9), p. 227) Both variation of parameters, and the method of undetermined coefficients generalize to determine particular solutions in the higher dimensional situation. (Ex. 3, p. 236; Ex. 1, p. 241) Relevant Applications: Double and multiple spring mass systems

You might also like