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ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS




Exercises


(Revised 12 April, 2009 @ 15:10)



Professor Stephen H Saperstone

Department of Mathematical Sciences

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 22030


email: sap@gmu.edu


Copyright © 2009 by Stephen H Saperstone

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EXERCISES - Lecture 01


  1. Verify that x = e t + 1 is a solution of x + x = 1.

  2. Verify that x = a t 2 + b t + c is a solution of x = 0. [Note that a , b and c are arbitrary constants.]

  3. Verify that x = c e r t is a solution to Example 1.5.

  4. Verify that x = t is a solution of x t x + x = 0.

  5. Verify that x = K 1 + c e r t is a solution to Example 1.6.

  6. Verify that q = c 1 e t cos t + c 2 e t sin t solves q + 2 q + 2 q = 0 . [Note that c 1 and c 2 are arbitrary constants.]

  7. Use the law of reflection (angle of incidence = angle of reflection) and geometrical analysis to derive Eqn. (1.11) in Example 1.10.

  8. Solve Eqn. (1.13) when w ( x ) has the constant value w 0 . [Hint: Recognize in this instance that w 0 is the 4-th derivative of the unknown function y ( x ) . ]

  9. Verify that y = ( 1 + t 2 ) 1 is a solution of ( 1 + t 2 ) y + 4 t y + 2 y = 0.

  10. Verify that x = c 1 cos 2 t + c 2 sin 2 t is a solution of x + 4 x = 0. [Note that c 1 and c 2 are arbitrary constants.]

  11. Verify that x = [ t ln ( t ) + c t ] 1 is a solution of t 2 x ( t ) + t x ( t ) + t 2 x 2 = 0.

  12. Verify that t x + c = ln | x | is an implicit solution of x ( t ) = x 2 / ( 1 t x ) . [Note that c is an arbitrary constant.]

  13. Verify that x 1 + c e x = t is an implicit solution of x = 1 / ( x t ) . [Note that c is an arbitrary constant.]

  14. Verify that x 2 y 2 + 2 x y = c is an implicit solution to y x = y + x y x where c is an arbitrary constant.

  15. Verify that x 2 = c 1 t + c 2 is an implicit solution of x x + ( x ) 2 = 0. [Note that c 1 and c 2 are arbitrary constants.]

  16. Verify that x 4 8 x 2 + 16 y + y 4 + 20 = 0 is an implicit solution of ( 4 + y 3 ) y x = 4 x x 3 .

  17. Determine all values of the parameter ω so that x = 2 cos ω t is a solution of x + 8 x = 0.

  18. Determine all values of the parameters A and ω so that x = A sin ω t is a solution of x + 9 x = 0

  19. Determine values of the parameters A and B so that x = e t + A t + B is a solution of x x = t + 2.

  20. Determine values of the parameter r so that x = t r is a solution of t 2 x + 6 t x + 4 x = 0

  21. What is the only solution of x 2 + x 2 = 0 ? Why are there no others?

  22. Consider the ODE x + e t = 1.

    1. Verify that x = t + e t + c is a solution.

    2. Determine the solution for the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1.

  23. Consider the ODE x + ln t 2 t = 0.

    1. Verify that x = t 2 + t t ln t + c is a solution.

    2. Determine a solution for the initial condition x ( 1 ) = 2.

  24. Consider the ODE x + 4 t 3 x 2 = 0.

    1. Verify that x = 1 / ( t 4 + c ) is a solution.

    2. Determine a particular solution for the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1.

  25. Consider the ODE t 2 x + x = 0.

    1. Verify that x = c e 1 / t is a solution.

    2. Determine a solution for the initial condition x ( 1 ) = e 1 .

  26. Consider the ODE x + x 2 cos t = 0.

    1. Verify that x = 1 / ( sin t + c ) is a solution.

    2. Determine a solution for the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1 / 2.

    3. Determine a solution for the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1.

  27. Consider the ODE t 2 x t x x 2 = 0 .

    1. Verify that x = t / ln ( c t ) is a solution.

    2. Determine a solution for the initial condition x ( 1 ) = 1.

    3. Determine a solution for the initial condition x ( 1 ) = 2.




EXERCISES - Lecture 02



Determine the maximal interval of definition of each of the following solutions to the given IVP and plot graphs of all solutions. You may use any graphing software you want. [ GCalc3 (Jiho Kim) is especially useful.]

  1. x e t = 1 , x ( 0 ) = 0. [See Exercise 1.22.]

  2. x + ln t 2 t = 0 , x ( 1 ) = 2. [See Exercise 1.23.]

  3. x + 4 t 3 x 2 = 0 , x ( 0 ) = 1. [See Exercise 1.24.]

  4. t 2 x + x = 0 , x ( 1 ) = e 1 . [See Exercise 1.25.]

  5. x + x 2 cos t = 0 , x ( 0 ) = 1 / 2. [See Exercise 1.26.]

  6. x + x 2 cos t = 0 , x ( 0 ) = 1. [See Exercise 1.26.]

  7. t 2 x t x x 2 = 0 , x ( 1 ) = 2. [See Exercise 1.27. Be careful!]

  8. The ODE ( t x 1 ) x = 2 t x x 2 has the general (implicit solution) t x ln | x | t 2 = c . Some solutions of this equation are plotted below for various values of c . (Note that you cannot solve the implicit solution for x in terms of t . ) To answer each of the following questions you will need to print a copy of the graph below.

    1. Mark the solution to the ODE that satisfies the initial data x ( 0 ) = 1 and "eyeball" the maximum interval of definition. BE CAREFUL!

    2. Mark the solution to the ODE that satisfies the initial data x ( 1 2 ) = 1 and "eyeball" the maximum interval of definition. BE CAREFUL!

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  9. The ODE ( 2 sin x t ) x = e t + x has the general (implicit solution) e t + t x + 2 cos x = c . The surface defined by z = e t + t x + 2 cos x is depicted below. Some of the surface contours are projected onto the t x -plane. Portions of the branches of these level curves represent particular solutions to the ODE.

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    To answer each of the following questions you will need to print a copy of the graph below.


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    1. Mark the solution to the ODE that satisfies the initial data x ( 0 ) = π / 2 and "eyeball" the maximum interval of definition. BE CAREFUL!

    2. Mark the solution to the ODE that satisfies the initial data x ( 0 ) = π / 2 and "eyeball" the maximum interval of definition. BE CAREFUL!

      Determine all equilibrium solutions (if any) to the following ODEs.

  10. x = x ( 4 x )

  11. t 2 x + x = 0

  12. x + x 2 cos t = 0

  13. x e t = 1

  14. x + 2 t x 2 = x 2

  15. x = t x 1 + x t

  16. x = t sin x

    Determine by inspection any solutions to the following ODEs. Be sure to verify that your answer is a solution.

  17. x = ( x t ) 2 + 5 [Hint: Examine how the singular solution to the ODE of Example 2.8 was arrived at.]

  18. x = x 2 + 1 t 2

  19. t 2 x = x t 1 1

  20. y = e x y 2 + y e x [Hint: Factor the right side of the ODE appropriately.]

  21. t 2 x + t x + t 2 x 2 = 1 [Hint: Factor the ODE appropriately.]




EXERCISES - Lecture 03


  1. Solve the ODE x + ln t 2 t = 0.

  2. Solve the ODE t 2 x + x = 0.

  3. Solve the ODE t x + x = 0.

  4. Solve the ODE x + 4 t 3 x 2 = 0.

  5. Solve the ODE x + 2 t x 2 = x 2 .

  6. Solve the ODE x + x 2 cos t = 0.

  7. Solve the ODE x ( y + 2 ) y = y 2 ( x 2 1 )

  8. Solve the ODE x = t x 1 + x t . [Hint: Factor the right side of the ODE appropriately.]

  9. Solve the ODE ( 1 x ) x = e t x .

  10. Solve the ODE θ + 4 sin θ = 0.

  11. Solve the ODE x = x 2 x 2.

  12. Solve the ODE x 2 y + y 2 + 1 = 0 ..

  13. Consider the ODE x = e x .

    1. Calculate a general solution.

    2. Determine a particular solution for the initial values x ( 0 ) = x 0 .

    3. Determine the maximal interval of definition for your solution to part (b)

    4. Plot a graph of your solution to part (b).

    5. Determine all equilibrium solutions (if any) to the ODE. Be sure to explain why any such solution you obtain cannot be a particular solution.

  14. Consider the ODE x = ( 1 x 2 ) / ( 1 t 2 ) .

    1. Calculate an (implicit) general solution.

    2. Determine a particular solution for the initial values x ( 0 ) = 1 2 .

    3. Determine the maximal interval of definition for your solution to part (b).

    4. Determine all equilibrium solutions (if any) to the ODE.

  15. Consider the ODE x = 3 t x 1 / 3 .

    1. Calculate a general solution

    2. Determine a particular solution for the initial values x ( 0 ) = 0.

    3. Determine the maximal interval of definition of your solution to part (b).

    4. Plot a graph of your solution to part (b).

    5. Determine all equilibrium solutions.

  16. Consider the IVP x 2 cos 2 x = 0 , x ( 0 ) = 0.

    1. Solve for x ( t ) .

    2. What is the maximal interval of definition I of your solution?

    3. Sketch a graph of your solution on I .

  17. Consider the IVP x = sin ( t + x ) , x ( 0 ) = 0.

    1. Solve for x ( t ) . [Hint: Make the substitution u = t + x so as to transform the ODE to a separable equation of the form u = g ( t , u ) . ]

    2. What is the maximal interval of definition I of your solution?

    3. Sketch a graph of your solution on I .

  18. Consider the ODE x = t x 3 .

    1. Determine a the general solution to the ODE

    2. Calculate the particular solution and the maximal interval of definition for each of the following initial condition:

      1. x ( 0 ) = 1

      2. x ( 0 ) = 1 2

      3. x ( 0 ) = 2

    3. Plot the three solution from part (c) on a single t x -coordinate system.

    4. Now suppose the initial condition has the form x ( 0 ) = α , with α > 0.

      1. Show that as α approaches zero from the right, the maximal interval of definition approaches R .

      2. Show that as α approaches , the maximal interval of definition shrinks to a single point.

  19. The ODE for the velocity of a body falling to earth and subject to air resistance is given by v = g k v 2 , where g is the acceleration of gravity and k is a constant that is a measure of the drag or friction resulting from air resistance.

    1. Derive the implicit solution v ¯ + v v ¯ v = c e 2 g k t where v ¯ = g / k .

    2. Interpret the term v ¯ = g / k .

    3. If the body has an initial velocity of v 0 ; i.e., v ( 0 ) = v 0 , show that v = ( v ¯ + v 0 ) ( v ¯ v 0 ) e 2 g k t ( v ¯ + v 0 ) + ( v ¯ v 0 ) e 2 g k t v ¯

    4. When g = 9.81 , k = 0.2 , sketch plots of v vs. t for v 0 = 30 and v 0 = 0.

  20. Suppose p ( t ) is a continuous function on R and consider the ODE x = p ( t ) x . Derive the general solution formula x = c e p ( t ) t where c is an arbitrary constant.

  21. Determine whether or not the ODE ( t x 2 + x + e 2 t ) + ( t + t 2 x x ) x = 0 is exact.

  22. Determine whether or not the ODE 1 + e 2 y + 2 x e 2 y y = 0 is exact.

  23. Determine whether or not the ODE 2 y ( y 1 ) + x ( 2 y 1 ) y = 0 is exact.

  24. Determine a value of the integer n so that the ODE t n ( t 2 + x 2 + t ) + t n + 1 x x = 0 is exact.

  25. Determine a value of the integer n so that the ODE t n x n + 1 + t n + 1 x n ( 1 3 t 2 x 2 ) x = 0 is exact.

  26. State (and prove) a necessary and sufficient condition for exactness of the ODE A t + B x + E + ( C t + D x + F ) x = 0 , where A , B , C , D , E , and F are constants.

  27. Solve the exact ODE t 2 x t x = 0.

  28. Solve the exact ODE t 2 + x + ( t + x 2 ) x = 0.

  29. Solve the exact ODE 3 ( x + 1 ) 2 2 y y = 0. [Note: x y -variables are used instead of t x -variables. Also observe that this is a separable ODE.]

  30. Solve the exact ODE x + cos ( x + y ) + cos ( x + y ) y = 0. [Note: x y -variables are used instead of t x -variables.]

  31. Solve the exact ODE ( cos t sin t t x 2 ) + x ( 1 t 2 ) x = 0

  32. Calculate an integrating factor for the ODE e t cos x + ( sin x ) x = 0.

  33. Calculate an integrating factor for the ODE 2 t x + ( x 2 t 2 ) x = 0.

  34. Calculate an integrating factor for the general linear ODE x + p ( t ) x = f ( t ) by the methods of Lecture 02. Does this agree with the integrating factor obtained by the method of Lecture 04?

  35. Check for exactness, if necessary calculate an integrating factor, and solve the ODE x + ( 2 t e x ) x = 0.

  36. Check for exactness, if necessary calculate an integrating factor, and solve the ODE 3 t x 3 + x 2 + ( 1 t x ) x = 0.




EXERCISES - Lecture 04


  1. Solve the ODE t x + 2 x = 8 t 2 .

  2. Solve the ODE x ( y / x ) = 1 x y y .

  3. Solve the ODE t x + ( t + 1 ) x = e t .

  4. Solve the ODE t 2 x = t x x .

  5. Solve the ODE x + x = 2 + 2 t .

  6. Solve the ODE x = 2 t x + t .

  7. Solve the ODE x = x + 2 sin t .

  8. Solve the ODE t x = t sin t x .

  9. Solve the ODE ( cos t ) x + ( sin t ) x = 1.

  10. Solve the ODE ( 1 + t 2 ) x = 2 t x + 1 + t 2 .

  11. Solve the ODE r / θ + r tan θ = cos 2 θ .

  12. Solve the ODE t x = 1 t x x .

  13. Solve the ODE ( 1 t 3 ) y = 3 t 2 y

  14. Solve the ODE x + x = cos t .

  15. Solve the ODE x = x 1 2 t x 2

  16. Solve the ODE x x = e t x 2 .

  17. Solve the ODE x + 1 2 x t = t x 3 .

  18. Solve the ODE 2 t x = x ( cos t ) x 3 .

  19. Solve the IVP x = 1 / ( t + x + 1 ) , x ( 0 ) = 0. [Hint: Invert the ODE to get t / x = t + x + 1 , a linear ODE with x as the independent variable and t as the dependent variable. The resulting solution will be an implicit one for x . ]

  20. Use inversion to solve the ODE x = 1 / ( t + sin x ) .

  21. Use inversion to solve the ODE ( x 2 + 2 t x + 1 ) x = 1 = x 2 .

  22. Use inversion to solve the ODE x = t / ( t 2 + x ) .

  23. Use inversion to solve the IVP x = x / ( x sin x t ) , x ( 1 ) = π .

  24. Solve the ODE x = 1 + t e x by making the substitution v = e x to get the linear ODE v / t = v + t , where t is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable. Solve this linear ODE for v and replace v with the substitution e x to obtain a solution for x in terms of t .

  25. Solve the ODE t x + x = e t x by making the substitution v = t x to get the separable ODE v / t = e v , with t as the independent variable and v as the dependent variable. Solve this separable ODE for v and replace v with the substitution t x to obtain a solution for x in terms of t .

  26. Solve the ODE ( t 2 cos x ) x = 2 t sin x 1 by making the substitution v = sin x to get a linear ODE with t as the independent variable and v as the dependent variable. Solve this linear ODE for v and replace v with the substitution sin x to obtain a solution for x in terms of t .

  27. The temperature U of a cup of coffee as it sits cooling in its cup at time t is given by an ODE called Newton's Law of Cooling U t = k ( U U a ) where k is a positive constant that depends upon the coffee and the shape of the cup, and U a is the temperature of the room (the ambient temperature). If U ( 0 ) = U 0 , Derive the solution U ( t ) = U a + ( U 0 U a ) e k t [This model is good only for relatively small differences in temperature between the coffee and the surrounding room.)

  28. (NEW) Suppose p ( t ) is continuous and T -periodic function; that is, T is a positive number for which p ( t + T ) = p ( t ) for all t R . Prove that all solutions to x + p ( t ) x = 0 are T -periodic if and only if 0 T p ( t ) t = 0 .




EXERCISES - Lecture 05


  1. Consider the ODE x = x 2 1 t x 2 2 t x

    1. Verify that ( t x 2 1 ) e x = c is an implicit solution.

    2. Use the GCalc3 Implicit Function Plugin to confirm that there is a solution through ( 1 , 1 ) .

    3. What can you say about the maximal interval of definition of the solution you identified in part b.

  2. Consider the ODE y x = x 2 y 4 2

    1. Calculate a general solution to the ODE. [Warning: the general solution is implicit.]

    2. Determine the implicit solution that satisfies the initial condition y ( 0 ) = 0.

    3. Use the GCalc3 Implicit Function Plugin to

      1. Sketch a solution to part b. Be careful identify what part of the graph of the implicit solution is actually a solution to the IVP through ( 0 , 0 ) .

      2. Estimate the maximal (i.e., largest) interval of definition of the solution in part b and identify it on your sketch for part (c) ii.

    4. The plot produced by GCalc 3 suggests that there are two other solutions [with y ( 0 ) 1.8 and with y ( 0 ) 1.8 ] whose graphs are part of the solution to part (b). Explain what is going on.

  3. Consider the ODE y t = 1 + cos t y ( 1 + e y )

    1. Calculate a general solution to the ODE. [Warning: the general solution is implicit.]

    2. Determine the implicit solution that satisfies the initial condition y ( π ) = 1.

    3. Use the GCalc3 Implicit Function Plugin to

      1. Sketch a solution to part b. Be careful identify what part of the graph of the implicit solution is actually a solution to the IVP through ( π , 1 ) .

      2. Estimate the maximal (i.e., largest) interval of definition of the solution in part b and identify it on your sketch for part c ii).

  4. Consider the ODE x t = t cos t 6 x 5 1

    1. Calculate a general solution to the ODE. [Warning: the general solution is implicit.]

    2. Determine the implicit solution that satisfies the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1.

    3. Use the GCalc3 Implicit Function Plugin to

      1. Sketch a solution to part b. Be careful identify what part of the graph of the implicit solution is actually a solution to the IVP through ( 0 , 1 ) .

      2. Estimate the maximal (i.e., largest) interval of definition of the solution in part b and identify it on your sketch for part c ii).

  5. Consider the ODE x t = sin ( x )

    1. Calculate a general solution to the ODE. [Warning: the general solution is implicit.]

    2. Determine the implicit solution that satisfies the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1 2 π .

    3. Use the GCalc3 Implicit Function Plugin to

      1. Sketch a solution to part b. Be careful identify what part of the graph of the implicit solution is actually a solution to the IVP through ( 0 , π / 2 ) .

      2. Estimate the maximal (i.e., largest) interval of definition of the solution in part b and identify it on your sketch for part c ii).

  6. Consider the ODE x = 0.6 x 0.1 x 2

    1. Compute the slope of the line tangent to the solution at each of the last six points in the table below. The first six entries are provided as an aid.

      ( t , x ) Slope ( 1 , 2 ) 1.6 ( 1 , 1 ) 0.7 ( 1 , 0 ) 0.0 ( 1 , 1 ) 0.5 ( 1 , 2 ) 0.8 ( 1 , 3 ) 0.9 ( 1 , 4 ) ( 1 , 5 ) ( 1 , 6 ) ( 1 , 7 ) ( 1 , 8 ) ( 1 , 9 )

    2. Use the information from the table to construct a slope field by hand on t x -window 0 t 6 , 2 x 10 with a 1 × 1 grid.

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to graph a slope field for the ODE in the t x -window 0 t 6 , 2 x 10 with a 1 × 1 grid.

  7. Consider the ODE x = x 2 .

    1. Sketch a slope field by hand (no software) in the t x -window 2 t 2 , 2 x 2 with a 1/2 × 1/2 grid.

    2. Sketch all equilibrium solutions.

    3. Sketch solution curves corresponding to the following initial values (be sure to identify each of the five curves):

      1. x ( 0 ) = 1

      2. x ( 0 ) = 0

      3. x ( 2 ) = 2

  8. Consider the ODE x = 1 x 2 .

    1. Sketch a slope field by hand (no software) in the t x -window 2 t 2 , 2 x 2 with a 1/2 × 1/2 grid.

    2. Sketch all equilibrium solutions.

    3. Sketch solution curves corresponding to the following initial values (be sure to identify each of the five curves):

      1. x ( 1 ) = 2

      2. x ( 0 ) = 1

      3. x ( 2 ) = 0

      4. x ( 0 ) = 0

      5. x ( 0 ) = 2

  9. Consider the ODE x = sin x .

    1. Sketch a slope field by hand (no software) in the t x -window 8 t 8 , 8 x 8 with a 1 × 1 grid.

    2. Sketch all equilibrium solutions.

    3. Sketch solution curves corresponding to the following initial values (be sure to identify each of the four curves):

      1. x ( 1 ) = 4

      2. x ( 0 ) = 1

      3. x ( 1 ) = 1

      4. x ( 5 ) = 2 π

  10. Consider the ODE x = sin x 1 .

    1. Sketch a slope field by hand (no software) in the t x -window 8 t 8 , 8 x 8 with a 1 × 1 grid.

    2. Sketch all equilibrium solutions.

    3. Sketch solution curves corresponding to the following initial values (be sure to identify each of the four curves):

      1. x ( 1 ) = 4

      2. x ( 0 ) = 1

      3. x ( 1 ) = 1

      4. x ( 5 ) = 2 π

  11. Consider the ODE x + x = f ( t ) , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 1 1 , if 1 t <

    1. Sketch a slope field by hand (no software) in the t x -window 0 t 4 , 0 x 2 with a 1/4 × 1/4 grid.

    2. Sketch solution curves corresponding to the following initial values (be sure to identify each of the three curves):

      1. x ( 0 ) = 0

      2. x ( 0 ) = 1

      3. x ( 0 ) = 2

  12. Consider the ODE x + x = f ( t ) , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 1 , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t <

    1. Sketch a slope field by hand (no software) in the t x -window 0 t 4 , 2 x 2 with a 1/2 × 1/2 grid.

    2. Sketch solution curves corresponding to the following initial values (be sure to identify each of the three curves):

      1. x ( 0 ) = 0

      2. x ( 0 ) = 1

      3. x ( 0 ) = 2

      4. x ( 0 ) = 1

  13. The slope field for the ODE x = t ( x 1 ) 2 is shown below.

    1. What is the slope for the direction line at the point ( 2 , 1 ) ? .


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    2. Sketch (on the slope field above) the two solution curves with initial conditions x ( 0 ) = 2 and x ( 0 ) = 1.

  14. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to graph a slope field for x = 1 t x in the t x -window 0 t 6 , 2 x 2 . Choose an appropriate grid to display solution behavior.

  15. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to graph a slope field for x = t 2 t x in the t x -window 2 t 2 , 2 x 2 . Choose an appropriate grid to display solution behavior.

  16. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to graph a slope field for x = x cos t in the t x -window 2 π t 2 π , 2 x 2. Choose an appropriate grid to display solution behavior.

  17. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to graph a slope field for x = cos ( t x ) in the t x -window 0 t 10 , 2 x 2. Choose an appropriate grid to display solution behavior of the solution curves as t .

  18. Consider the ODE x = x 2 t 2 . Sketch enough isoclines by hand in an appropriately sized t x -window to allow you to sketch the integral curve through ( 0 , 0 ) .

  19. Consider the ODE x = x cos t . Sketch enough isoclines by hand in an appropriately sized t x -window to allow you to sketch the integral curve through ( 0 , 0 ) .

  20. Consider the ODE x = x 2 t .

    1. Use d'Arbeloff's java applet to view the isoclines for m = 3 , 2 , 1 , 0 , 1 , 2 , & 3 in the t x -window 4 t 4 , 4 x 4.

    2. Conjecture what happens to the solution through ( 0 , 0 ) . In particular, identify a curve x = u ( t ) to which the solution through ( 0 , 0 ) is asymptotic as t

    3. Provide a mathematical proof of your conjecture in part (b).

  21. Consider the IVP x = sin t x , x ( 2 ) = 2.

    1. Use appropriate software to graph a slope field for the ODE in the t x -window 10 t 10 , 5 x 5.

    2. Use your slope field to conjecture what happens to the solution to the IVP as t .

    3. Use isoclines to prove your conjecture.

  22. Consider the ODE x = x 3 / 2 .

    1. Sketch by hand a slope field in the t x -window 3 t 3 , 1 x 5 and plot the integral curve through ( 2 , 1 ) . [You may check your slope field by using Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator.]

    2. Calculate the general solution to x = x 3 / 2 . [This equation is separable.]

    3. Use your general solution from part (b) to calculate the particular solution through ( 2 , 1 ) .

    4. Plot your solution to part (c) on the slope field you created in part (a).

    5. Explain any discrepencies between the integral curve you sketched in part (a) and the plot you made in part (d).

  23. (NEW) Consider the ODE x = 2 t ( 1 + 1 x 2 )

    1. Calculate a general solution to the ODE. [Warning: the general solution is implicit.]

    2. Determine the implicit solution that satisfies the initial condition x ( 0 ) = 1.

    3. Use the GCalc3 Implicit Function Plugin to

      1. Sketch a solution to part b. Be careful identify what part of the graph of the implicit solution is actually a solution to the IVP through ( 0. 1 ) .

      2. Estimate the maximal (i.e., largest) interval of definition of the solution in part b and identify it on your sketch for part c ii.




EXERCISES - Lecture 06


  1. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 1 1 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Example 6.8).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Example 6.9).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  2. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 1 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 1 1 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Example 6.8).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Example 6.9).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  3. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 1 , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Example 6.8).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Example 6.9).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  4. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 1 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 1 , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Example 6.8).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Example 6.9).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  5. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 1 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 1 t , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Example 6.8).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Example 6.9).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  6. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 t , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Examples 6.7-6.9).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10-6.11).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  7. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 t , if 0 t < 1 1 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Examples 6.7-6.9).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10-6.11).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  8. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where f ( t ) = { 1 , if < t < 0 1 t , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Examples 6.7-6.9).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10-6.11).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  9. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where f ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 0 sin π t , if 0 t < 1 0 , if 1 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Examples 6.7-6.9).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10-6.11).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  10. Consider the IVP x + x = f ( t ) , x ( 0 ) = 1 , where f ( t ) = { 1 , if < t < 2 cos π t , if 2 t < 2.5 0 , if 2.5 t < Solve by each of the two following methods (The two methods must produce the same piecewise defined solution.):

    1. The integral formula method (e.g., Examples 6.7-6.9).

    2. The piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10-6.11).

    3. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  11. Consider the IVP x + p ( t ) x = 1 , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where p ( t ) = { 0 , if < t < 1 1 , if 1 t <

    1. Solve by the piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10, 6.11).

    2. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.

  12. Consider the IVP x + p ( t ) x = 2 e t , x ( 0 ) = 0 , where p ( t ) = { 1 , if < t < 1 2 , if 1 t <

    1. Solve by the piecewise method (e.g., Examples 6.10, 6.11).

    2. Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator to plot a graph of your solution. Make sure that your window size is appropriate to show all important graphical features of the solution.




EXERCISES - Lecture 07


  1. Compute the values of the Euler approximation to the IVP x = x 2 t 4 , x ( 4 ) = 1 , at t = 4 , 3 , 2 , 1 , 0 , 1 , and 2. Use stepsize h = 1.0 . Fill in the table below with values t k and x k . (Recall that x k denotes the Euler approximation to x ( t k ) . k t k x k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

  2. Consider the IVP x + t x = 1 , x ( 0 ) = 1.25 .

    1. Compute an approximation for x ( 3 ) using Euler's method with stepsize h = 0.5 . Fill in the following table with values t k and x k . (Recall that x k denotes the Euler approximation to x ( t k ) .

      k t k x k 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

    2. Sketch a graph of your Euler approximate solution on an appropriately sized t x -coordinate system.

  3. Consider the IVP x + x = 2 t , x ( 0 ) = 1

    1. Compute an approximation for x ( 1.0 ) , using Euler's method with stepsize h = 0.1 . Fill in the following table with values t k and x k . Also calculate the values of x ( t k ) , the actual values of the solution at times t k , k = 0 , 1 , , 10. [Recall that x k denotes the Euler approximation to the actual values x ( t k ) .]

      k t k x k x ( t k ) 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    2. What is the approximate value of x ( 1.0 ) , namely x 1 0 ?

  4. A slope field for the ODE x = x 2 t 1 is sketched below.

    1. Without making any calculations, sketch the Euler approximation to the solutuion with initial values x ( 0 ) = 0 . Use stepsize h = 1.0 . Extend your Euler aproximation forward to t = 4 and backward to t = 4.
      euler01.wmf

    2. Just use your plot above to estimate the value of x ( 4 ) .

    3. Apply the algorithm for Euler's method to calculate the approximate value of x ( 4 ) .

  5. The following plot represents the slope field for the ODE x = 2 2 t x :


    e07.05.wmf

    1. Sketch the Euler approximation to the solution with initial values x ( 0 ) = 0 with step size h = 0.5 .

    2. Estimate the value of x ( 2.5 ) by Euler's method with step size h = 0.5 . You must NOT calculate ANYTHING. All you need is the slope field, a pencil and a straightedge.

    3. Apply the algorithm for Euler's method to calculate the approximate value of x ( 2.5 )

  6. The following plot represents the slope field for the ODE x = t 2 + x 2 1 :


    euler02.wmf

    1. Sketch and label (on the slope field) the solution curve that satisfies the IC x ( 1.5 ) = 2.

    2. Estimate the value of x ( 1.5 ) by Euler's method with step size h = 0.5 . You must NOT calculate ANYTHING. All you need is the slope field, a pencil and a straightedge.

    3. Apply the algorithm for Euler's method to calculate the approximate value of x ( 4 ) .

  7. Fill in the following table using Euler's method to compute an approximate solution to the IVP x = t x 2 + 2 , x ( 0 ) = 1 on the interval 0 t 4 using h = 1.0 . k t k x k
    Use DFIELD 2005.10 in each of Exercises 8, 9, & 10. In each case choose the following from the DFIELD Direction Field Window
    (i) "Solution/Keyboard Input of Initial Values" and set the initial values
    (ii) "Options/ODE Solver/Euler" and select the Euler method and the step size

  8. Consider the IVP x = 2 t x , x ( 0 ) = 1. Plot the Euler approximations of the IVP using h = 1.0 , h = 0.5 , and h = 0.1 . Plot all approximations on the same graph. Use a window size 0 t 4 and 0 x 6.

  9. Consider the IVP x = 1 t x , x ( 0 ) = 1. Plot the Euler approximations of the IVP using h = 1.0 , h = 0.5 , and h = 0.1 . Plot all approximations on the same graph. Use a window size 0 t 4 and 0 x 2.

  10. Consider the IVP x = sin ( t x ) , x ( 0 ) = 1. Plot the Euler approximations of the IVP using h = 1.0 , h = 0.5 , and h = 0.1 . Plot all approximations on the same graph. Use a window size 0 t 20 and 0 x 4. Expain in words the apparent behavior of the approximations.

  11. Determine the degree 3 Taylor polynomial approximation to the solution of the IVP x = e t x , x ( 0 ) = 1.

  12. Determine the degree 3 Taylor polynomial approximation to the solution of the IVP x = 1 / ( t + x + 1 ) , x ( 0 ) = 0.

  13. Consider the IVP x = x , x ( 0 ) = 2

    1. Determine the degree 2 Taylor polynomial solution of the IVP.

    2. Determine the degree 5 Taylor polynomial solution of the IVP.

    3. Compute the acutal solution of the IVP; i.e., solve the IVP.

    4. Graph your result of parts (a), (b) and (c) on the same t x -coordinate system. Choose an appropriate t x -window for your plot. Be sure to label your graphs.

  14. Consider the IVP x = t x , x ( 0 ) = 1

    1. Determine the degree 2 Taylor polynomial solution of the IVP.

    2. Determine the degree 5 Taylor polynomial solution of the IVP.

    3. Compute the acutal solution of the IVP; i.e., solve the IVP.

    4. Graph your result of parts (a), (b) and (c) on the same t x -coordinate system. Choose an appropriate t x -window for your plot. Be sure to label your graphs.

  15. Consider the IVP x = 1 t x , x ( 0 ) = 0

    1. Determine the degree 3 Taylor polynomial approximate solution of the IVP.

    2. Determine the degree 5 Taylor polynomial approximate solution of the IVP.

    3. Determine the degree 7 Taylor polynomial approximate solution of the IVP.

    4. Graph your result of parts (a), (b) and (c) on the same t x -coordinate system. Use a window size 4 t 4 and 2 x 2. Be sure to label your graphs.

    5. Compare your results of part (d) with that of either Use Rychlik's Slope Field Calculator or Polking's DFIELD 2005.10 to generate an integral curve for the actual solution in the t x -window 4 t 4 and 2 x 2 .

  16. Consider the IVP x = cos ( t + x ) , x ( 0 ) = 0

    1. Determine the degree 3 Taylor polynomial approximate solution of the IVP.

    2. Determine the degree 5 Taylor polynomial approximate solution of the IVP.

    3. Compute the acutal solution of the IVP; i.e., solve the IVP. [Hint: Make the substitution u = x + t . ]

    4. Graph your result of parts (a), (b), (c) and (d) on the same t x -coordinate system. Use a window size 4 t 4 and 2 x 2. Be sure to label your graphs.




EXERCISES - Lecture 08


  1. The IVP x = 1 + x 2 , x ( 0 ) = 0.

    1. Calculate an explicit solution.

    2. Use your answer to part (a) to determine the maximal interval of definition to the solution of the IVP.

    3. Create a slope field (rough, by hand) in the t x -window π t π , 2 x 2.

    4. Identify an appropriate continuity rectangle D in order to satisfy the hypotheses of the FTE Explain your choice.

    5. What does the FTE infer regarding the interval of definition? Explain!

    6. Sketch the solution curve through ( 0 , 0 ) on your slope field.

    7. Determine all initial data points for which the hypotheses of the FTE are satisfied.

  2. Consider the IVP x = 1 / x x ( 1 ) = 1.

    1. Calculate an explicit solution.

    2. Use your answer to part (a) to determine the maximal interval of definition to the solution of the IVP

    3. Create a slope field (rough, by hand) in the t x -window 2 t 2 , 2 x 2.

    4. Identify an appropriate continuity rectangle D in order to satisfy the hypotheses of the FTE Explain your choice.

    5. What does the FTE infer regarding the interval of definition? Explain!

    6. Sketch the solution curve through ( 1 , 1 ) on your slope field.

    7. Determine all initial data points for which the hypotheses of the FTE are satisfied.

  3. Consider the IVP x = f ( t , x ) , x ( 0 ) = 1 , where f ( t , x ) = { 0 , if t < 0 x , if t 0

    1. Solve the IVP by the methods of Lecture 6 and make a hand sketch of your solution.

    2. Determine the maximal interval of definition of your solution.

    3. Does the IVP satisfy the hypotheses of the FTE? Explain.

  4. Consider the IVP x = 2 | x |

    1. Calculate a general solution.

    2. Determine an explicit solution that satisfies the initial values x ( 1 ) = 1.

    3. What is the maximal interval of definition of the solution in part (b)? Explain your answer.

    4. Create a 1