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Assignment 1 MA 407 - 607

This document is an assignment for a Nonlinear Dynamics and Computations course. It contains 10 questions regarding nonlinear differential equations and their equilibrium points. Students are instructed to show all work and calculations in their answers. They must be prepared for an interview to ensure an adequate understanding of the topics. The assignment is due on January 24th, 2023 and mere submission does not guarantee a passing grade.

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Assignment 1 MA 407 - 607

This document is an assignment for a Nonlinear Dynamics and Computations course. It contains 10 questions regarding nonlinear differential equations and their equilibrium points. Students are instructed to show all work and calculations in their answers. They must be prepared for an interview to ensure an adequate understanding of the topics. The assignment is due on January 24th, 2023 and mere submission does not guarantee a passing grade.

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Indian Institute of Technology Indore

Department of Mathematics
Assignment-1
Subject: Nonlinear Dynamics and Computations (MA 407/607)
Max. Marks: 20 Submission date: 24th January, 2023

Instruction

1. Mere submission of assignment does not ensure the award of marks. Students
may be called for an interview. Zero mark may be awarded to those who have
inadequate knowledge in the topic.
2. Write your answer with appropriate sentences/language. Provide all calculations
required to explain your answer.

Questions
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1. A particle travels on the half-line x ≥ 0 with a velocity given by ẋ = − x, x(0) =
x0 .
(a) Show that the origin x = 0 is a stable fixed point.
(b) Can the particle ever reach the origin in a finite time?
(c) How long does it take for the particle to travel from x = 1 to x = 0?
2. Obtain the analytical solution to ẋ = −x3 for an arbitrary initial condition. Show
that, x(t) → 0 as t → ∞, but the decay is not exponential.
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3. Solve ẋ = 1 − x2 , x(0) = 0.

4. Give examples of function f such that ẋ = f (x)


(a) has exactly three semi-stable equilibrium points.
(b) has infinite number of equilibrium points all of which are semi-stable.

5. Let ẋ = f (x) where f (x) = x2 sin2 ( x1 ), x ∈ (0, ∞).


(a) Check whether the above function is C 1 .
(b) Are the equilibrium points isolated?
(c) Determine the nature of all equilibria.

6. Let ẋ = f (x) where f (x) = sin2 ( x1 ), x ∈ (0, ∞)


(a) Check whether the above function is C 1 .
(b) Are the equilibrium points isolated?
(c) Determine the nature of all equilibria.
(
x2 sin2 ( x1 ), x ∈ (0, ∞)
7. Let ẋ = f (x) where f (x) =
0 , x = 0.

(a) Check whether the above function is C 1 .


(b) Are the equilibrium points isolated?
(c) Determine the nature of all equilibria.
(
sin2 ( x1 ), x ∈ (0, ∞)
8. Let ẋ = f (x) where f (x) =
0 , x = 0.
MA 680 Assignment-1 Spring, 2023

(a) Check whether the above function is C 1 .


(b) Are the equilibrium points isolated?
(c) Determine the nature of all equilibria.
9. Let ẋ = f (x) where f (x) = x|x|

(a) Check whether the above function is C 1 .


(b) Determine the nature of the equilibria.
10. Let ẋ = f (x) where f (x) = |x|
(a) Check whether the above function is C 1 .
(b) Determine the nature of the equilibria.

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