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Is there a general proposed way of solving ODE's of the form f(y,y')=0? any ideas?
AdrianZ said:Is there a general proposed way of solving ODE's of the form f(y,y')=0? any ideas?
An Ordinary Differential Equation (ODE) is a mathematical equation that describes the relationship between a function and its derivatives. It is important to solve ODEs because they are used to model a wide range of real-world phenomena in fields such as physics, engineering, and economics.
The form f(y, y')=0 in an ODE indicates that the equation is in implicit form, where y and y' (the derivative of y) are both variables in the equation. This form can be more difficult to solve compared to explicit form where y' is isolated on one side of the equation.
Yes, there are general methods for solving ODEs of this form, such as the substitution method, the separation of variables method, and the integrating factor method. However, the choice of method may depend on the specific form and complexity of the equation.
No, not all ODEs can be solved analytically. Some equations may be too complex or have no known closed-form solution. In these cases, numerical methods or approximations may be used to find a solution.
Yes, there are many software and tools available, both free and paid, for solving ODEs. Some popular options include MATLAB, Wolfram Mathematica, and Python libraries such as SciPy and SymPy.