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Page 109
... trajectories could " circle " around the equilibrium position ( that is , the trajectories would be closed curves ) , in which case we say the equilibrium position is neutrally stable ; or ( c ) the trajectories could spiral out from ...
... trajectories could " circle " around the equilibrium position ( that is , the trajectories would be closed curves ) , in which case we say the equilibrium position is neutrally stable ; or ( c ) the trajectories could spiral out from ...
Page 110
... trajectories near the area marked in the figure . Some trajectories on the left must cross the isocline along which dv / d0 = 0 and then curve downward as illustrated by curve a . Others , more to the right , must turn towards the right ...
... trajectories near the area marked in the figure . Some trajectories on the left must cross the isocline along which dv / d0 = 0 and then curve downward as illustrated by curve a . Others , more to the right , must turn towards the right ...
Page 208
... trajectories occur if c2 = O , since then x = c1 ′′ 1 — derit C1 y = c1er . Thus again , t is eliminated easily : - - x y - C C d Although this also represents two trajectories emanating from the origin , these trajectories are tending ...
... trajectories occur if c2 = O , since then x = c1 ′′ 1 — derit C1 y = c1er . Thus again , t is eliminated easily : - - x y - C C d Although this also represents two trajectories emanating from the origin , these trajectories are tending ...
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