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... Sketch the solution in the phase plane . Interpret the solution ( see exercise 18.4 ) . 24.5 . Suppose that a spring - mass system satisfies m ( d2x / dt2 ) = −kx + αx3 , where a > 0. Sketch the solution in the phase plane . Interpret ...
... Sketch the solution in the phase plane . Interpret the solution ( see exercise 18.4 ) . 24.5 . Suppose that a spring - mass system satisfies m ( d2x / dt2 ) = −kx + αx3 , where a > 0. Sketch the solution in the phase plane . Interpret ...
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... sketch the solution in the phase plane . Letting v = dx / dt and using the chain rule ( d2x / dt2 ) = v ( dv / dx ) ... sketch the solution by first drawing the isoclines , curves along which the slope of the solution is constant . As ...
... sketch the solution in the phase plane . Letting v = dx / dt and using the chain rule ( d2x / dt2 ) = v ( dv / dx ) ... sketch the solution by first drawing the isoclines , curves along which the slope of the solution is constant . As ...
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... solution in the phase 1 , then roughly sketch the solution in the phase plane . ( Use known information about the time - dependent solution to improve your sketch . ) ( e ) Show that if c2 > 4mk , then v = Ax is a solution in the phase ...
... solution in the phase 1 , then roughly sketch the solution in the phase plane . ( Use known information about the time - dependent solution to improve your sketch . ) ( e ) Show that if c2 > 4mk , then v = Ax is a solution in the phase ...
Contents
NEWTONS | 6 |
OSCILLATION OF A SPRINGMASS SYSTEM | 12 |
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE BEHAVIOR | 18 |
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amplitude of oscillation analyze approximation Assume birth c₁ calculation characteristics Consider constant coefficient corresponding d2x dt2 damping de/dt decreases delay depend derived determine difference equation discussed dx dt dx/dt energy integral equilibrium population equilibrium solution equivalent example exercise exponential Figure formula function growth rate Hint increases initial conditions initial value problem isoclines linearized stability analysis logistic equation mass mathematical model maximum method of characteristics motion moving N₁ Newton's nonlinear pendulum number of cars obtained occur ordinary differential equations oscillation P₁ partial differential equation period phase plane Pmax population growth potential energy r₁ result sharks shock Show shown in Fig simple harmonic motion Sketch the solution sketched in Fig slope solution curves solve species spring spring-mass system stable straight line Suppose Taylor series tion traffic flow trajectories Umax unstable equilibrium position variables vector x₁ yields zero