Skip to main content
Ch. 9 - Differential Equations
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
Briggs3rd EditionCalculus: Early TranscendentalsISBN: 9780136847243Non è quello che usi tu?Cambia libro di testo
Capitolo 9, Problema 9.3.48c

{Use of Tech} Free fall Using th e background given in Exercise 47, assume the resistance is given by f(v)=−Rv, for t≥0, where R>0 is a drag coefficient (an assumption often made for a heavy medium such as water or oil).


c. Find the solution of this separable equation assuming v(0)=0 and 0<v<g/b.

Guida verificata passo dopo passo
1
Start with the given differential equation for velocity under resistance: \[\frac{dv}{dt} = g - bv - Rv,\] where \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity, \(b\) is a constant, and \(R > 0\) is the drag coefficient. Combine the terms involving \(v\) to rewrite the equation as \[\frac{dv}{dt} = g - (b + R)v.\]
Recognize that this is a first-order linear ordinary differential equation in \(v(t)\), which can be rearranged as \[\frac{dv}{dt} + (b + R)v = g.\]
To solve this linear ODE, find the integrating factor \(\mu(t)\), which is given by \[\mu(t) = e^{\int (b + R) dt} = e^{(b + R)t}.\]
Multiply both sides of the differential equation by the integrating factor to get \[e^{(b + R)t} \frac{dv}{dt} + (b + R) e^{(b + R)t} v = g e^{(b + R)t},\] which simplifies to \[\frac{d}{dt} \left( e^{(b + R)t} v \right) = g e^{(b + R)t}.\]
Integrate both sides with respect to $t\( to find \[e^{(b + R)t} v = \int g e^{(b + R)t} dt + C,\] where \)C$ is the constant of integration. Then solve for \(v(t)\) by dividing both sides by \(e^{(b + R)t}\). Use the initial condition \(v(0) = 0\) to determine \(C\).

Risposta video verificata per un problema simile:

Questa soluzione video è stata consigliata dai nostri tutor come utile per risolvere questo problema.
Durata del video:
6m

Concetti chiave

Ecco i concetti essenziali che devi comprendere per rispondere correttamente alla domanda.

Separable Differential Equations

A separable differential equation can be written as a product of a function of the dependent variable and a function of the independent variable. This allows the variables to be separated on opposite sides of the equation and integrated independently, simplifying the solution process.
Video consigliato:
06:06
Solving Separable Differential Equations

Modeling Drag Force as Proportional to Velocity

In fluid resistance problems, drag force is often modeled as proportional to velocity, expressed as f(v) = -Rv, where R is the drag coefficient. This linear resistance opposes motion and affects the acceleration and velocity of the falling object.
Video consigliato:
09:29
Exponential Growth & Decay

Initial Conditions in Differential Equations

Initial conditions specify the value of the solution at a particular point, such as v(0) = 0. They are essential for determining the unique solution to a differential equation from the family of possible solutions obtained after integration.
Video consigliato:
04:00
Solutions to Basic Differential Equations
Pratica correlata
Domanda del libro di testo

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) = 2y + 4

51
views
Domanda del libro di testo

29–32. {Use of Tech} Errors in Euler’s method Consider the following initial value problems.


c. Which time step results in the more accurate approximation? Explain your observations.


y′(t) = 4−y, y(0) = 3; y(t) = 4−e⁻ᵗ

35
views
Domanda del libro di testo

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 + xy, y′(t) = 2y − xy

40
views
Domanda del libro di testo

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?

49
views
Domanda del libro di testo

33–36. {Use of Tech} Computing Euler approximations Use a calculator or computer program to carry out the following steps.

d. Compare the errors in the approximations to y(T).


y′(t) = 6 - 2y, y(0) = -1; Δt = 0.2, T = 3; y(t) = 3 - 4e⁻²ᵗ

54
views
Domanda del libro di testo

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


d. Sketch the direction field and verify that it is consistent with parts (a)–(c).


y'(t) = (y−2)(y+1)

32
views