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Ordinary Differential Equation

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An ordinary differential equation (ODE) is an equation for a function of one variable that involves ”ordinary” derivatives of the function and, possibly, known functions of the same variable.

We give several examples below.

  • d2x2 dt + ω2x = 0
  • d2x dt2 − αxdx- dt − x + x3 = sin(wt)

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Physics Classification: 02.30.Hq (Ordinary differential equations)

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