4.10d Second order homogeneous: auxiliary equation method

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CAIE Further Paper 2 2022 June Q3
8 marks Standard +0.8
3 The variables \(t\) and \(x\) are related by the differential equation $$\frac { d ^ { 2 } x } { d t ^ { 2 } } + \frac { d x } { d t } + x = t ^ { 2 } + 1$$
  1. Find the general solution for \(x\) in terms of \(t\).
  2. Deduce an approximate value of \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } \mathrm { x } } { \mathrm { dt } ^ { 2 } }\) for large positive values of \(t\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2022 June Q7
11 marks Standard +0.3
7 The variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the differential equation $$4 \frac { d ^ { 2 } y } { d x ^ { 2 } } - y = 3$$ It is given that, when \(x = 0 , y = - 3\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { dy } } { \mathrm { dx } } = 2\).
  1. Find \(y\) in terms of \(x\).
  2. Deduce the exact value of \(x\) for which \(y = 0\). Give your answer in logarithmic form.
CAIE Further Paper 2 2023 June Q6
11 marks Challenging +1.2
6 Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$\frac { d ^ { 2 } x } { d t ^ { 2 } } - 12 \frac { d x } { d t } + 36 x = 37 \sin t$$ given that, when \(t = 0 , x = \frac { d x } { d t } = 0\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2023 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.8
2 The variables \(x\) and \(y\) are related by the differential equation $$6 \frac { d ^ { 2 } x } { d t ^ { 2 } } + 5 \frac { d x } { d t } + x = t ^ { 2 } + 10 t + 13$$
  1. Find the general solution for \(x\) in terms of \(t\).
  2. State an approximate solution for large positive values of \(t\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2024 June Q6
12 marks Challenging +1.2
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  1. Show that \(( \cosh x + \sinh x ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } = \mathrm { e } ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } x }\).
  2. Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$\frac { d ^ { 2 } y } { d x ^ { 2 } } + \frac { d y } { d x } + 3 y = 5 ( \cosh x + \sinh x ) ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }$$ given that, when \(x = 0 , y = 1\) and \(\frac { d y } { d x } = \frac { 4 } { 3 }\).
CAIE Further Paper 2 2024 June Q5
10 marks Challenging +1.2
5
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 10 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 25 x = 338 \sin t$$ \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{27485e4a-cd34-43e3-aa92-767820a9f6f9-10_2715_35_143_2012}
  2. Show that, for large positive values of \(t\) and for any initial conditions, $$x \approx R \sin ( t - \phi ) ,$$ where the constants \(R\) and \(\phi\) are to be determined.
CAIE Further Paper 2 2024 November Q5
10 marks Standard +0.8
5 Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + x = t ^ { 2 } + t + 1$$ given that, when \(t = 0 , x = 12\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = - 6\).
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CAIE Further Paper 2 2020 Specimen Q1
6 marks Standard +0.8
1 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 4 x = 7 - 2 t ^ { 2 }$$
CAIE FP2 2013 November Q8
Standard +0.3
8 The lifetime, in years, of an electrical component is the random variable \(T\), with probability density function f given by $$\mathrm { f } ( t ) = \begin{cases} A \mathrm { e } ^ { - \lambda t } & t \geqslant 0 \\ 0 & \text { otherwise } \end{cases}$$ where \(A\) and \(\lambda\) are positive constants.
  1. Show that \(A = \lambda\). It is known that out of 100 randomly chosen components, 16 failed within the first year.
  2. Find an estimate for the value of \(\lambda\), and hence find an estimate for the median value of \(T\).
Edexcel F2 2023 January Q9
13 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. (a) Given that \(x = t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\), determine, in terms of \(y\) and \(t\),
    1. \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x }\)
    2. \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } }\) (b) Hence show that the transformation \(x = t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\), where \(t > 0\), transforms the differential equation
    $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - \left( 6 x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 9 x ^ { 3 } y = x ^ { 5 }$$ into the differential equation $$4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 12 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 9 y = t$$ (c) Solve differential equation (II) to determine a general solution for \(y\) in terms of \(t\).
    (d) Hence determine the general solution of differential equation (I).
Edexcel F2 2024 January Q6
14 marks Standard +0.8
  1. The differential equation
$$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 13 x = 8 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 3 t } \quad t \geqslant 0$$ describes the motion of a particle along the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Determine the general solution of this differential equation. Given that the motion of the particle satisfies \(x = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) when \(t = 0\)
  2. determine the particular solution for the motion of the particle. On the graph of the particular solution found in part (b), the first turning point for \(t > 0\) occurs at \(x = a\).
  3. Determine, to 3 significant figures, the value of \(a\).
    [0pt] [Solutions relying entirely on calculator technology are not acceptable.]
Edexcel F2 2014 June Q8
12 marks Challenging +1.2
8. (a) Show that the substitution \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t }\) transforms the differential equation $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 5 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 13 y = 0 , \quad x > 0$$ into the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 13 y = 0$$ (b) Hence find the general solution of the differential equation (I).
Edexcel F2 2020 June Q8
14 marks Challenging +1.2
8. (a) Show that the transformation \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { u }\) transforms the differential equation $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 3 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } - 8 y = 4 \ln x \quad x > 0$$ into the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} u ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} u } - 8 y = 4 u$$ (b) Determine the general solution of differential equation (II), expressing \(y\) as a function of \(u\).
(c) Hence obtain the general solution of differential equation (I).
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Edexcel F2 2021 June Q6
13 marks Standard +0.8
6. (a) Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 8 y = 2 x ^ { 2 } + x$$ (b) Find the particular solution of this differential equation for which \(y = 1\) and $$\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 0 \text { when } x = 0$$
Edexcel F2 2022 June Q7
12 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. (a) Show that the transformation \(y = x v\) transforms the equation
$$3 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - \frac { 6 } { x } \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + \frac { 6 y } { x ^ { 2 } } + 3 y = x ^ { 2 } \quad x \neq 0$$ into the equation $$3 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } v } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 3 v = x$$ (b) Hence obtain the general solution of the differential equation (I), giving your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\)
Edexcel F2 2023 June Q4
11 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. (a) Determine the general solution of the differential equation
$$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 8 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 16 y = 48 x ^ { 2 } - 34$$ Given that \(y = 4\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 21\) at \(x = 0\) (b) determine the particular solution of the differential equation.
(c) Hence find the value of \(y\) at \(x = - 2\), giving your answer in the form \(p \mathrm { e } ^ { q } + r\) where \(p , q\) and \(r\) are integers to be determined.
Edexcel FP2 2003 June Q14
14 marks Standard +0.3
14. (a) Find the value of \(\lambda\) for which \(\lambda x \cos 3 x\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { d ^ { 2 } y } { d x ^ { 2 } } + 9 y = - 12 \sin 3 x$$ (b) Hence find the general solution of this differential equation.(4) The particular solution of the differential equation for which \(\boldsymbol { y } = \mathbf { 1 }\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \mathbf { 2 }\) at \(\boldsymbol { x } = \mathbf { 0 }\), is \(\boldsymbol { y } = \mathbf { g } ( \boldsymbol { x } )\).
(c) Find \(\mathrm { g } ( x )\).
(d) Sketch the graph of \(y = g ( x ) , 0 \leq x \leq \pi\).
(2) \section*{15.} \section*{Figure 1} Figure 1 shows a sketch of the cardioid \(C\) with equation \(r = a ( 1 + \cos \theta ) , - \pi < \theta \leq \pi\). Also shown are the tangents to \(C\) that are parallel and perpendicular to the initial line. These tangents form a rectangle WXYZ. \includegraphics[max width=\textwidth, alt={}, center]{141c7b1b-4236-4433-84af-04fa9baa3d96-5_407_782_315_1142}
(a) Find the area of the finite region, shaded in Fig. 1, bounded by the curve \(C\).
(b) Find the polar coordinates of the points \(A\) and \(B\) where \(W Z\) touches the curve \(C\).
(c) Hence find the length of \(W X\). Given that the length of \(\boldsymbol { W } \boldsymbol { Z }\) is \(\frac { 3 \sqrt { 3 } a } { 2 }\),
(d) find the area of the rectangle \(W X Y Z\). A heart-shape is modelled by the cardioid \(C\), where \(\boldsymbol { a } = \mathbf { 1 0 ~ c m }\). The heart shape is cut from the rectangular card WXYZ, shown in Fig. 1.
(e) Find a numerical value for the area of card wasted in making this heart shape.
8. A transformation \(T\) from the \(z\)-plane to the \(w\)-plane is defined by $$w = \frac { z + 1 } { i z - 1 } , \quad z \neq - i$$ where \(z = x + \mathrm { i } y , w = u + \mathrm { i } v\) and \(x , y , u\) and \(v\) are real. \(T\) transforms the circle \(| z | = 1\) in the \(z\)-plane onto a straight line \(L\) in the \(w\)-plane.
(a) Find an equation of \(L\) giving your answer in terms of \(u\) and \(v\).
(b) Show that \(T\) transforms the line \(\operatorname { Im } z = 0\) in the \(z\)-plane onto a circle \(C\) in the \(w\)-plane, giving the centre and radius of this circle.
(c) On a single Argand diagram sketch \(L\) and \(C\). Question: Solve $$x ^ { 5 } = - ( 9 \sqrt { 3 } ) i$$
Edexcel FP2 2007 June Q3
14 marks Challenging +1.2
3. A scientist is modelling the amount of a chemical in the human bloodstream. The amount \(x\) of the chemical, measured in \(\mathrm { mg } l ^ { - 1 }\), at time \(t\) hours satisfies the differential equation $$2 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 6 \left( \frac { \mathrm { dx } } { \mathrm { dt } } \right) ^ { 2 } = x ^ { 2 } - 3 x ^ { 4 } , \quad x > 0$$
  1. Show that the substitution \(\mathrm { y } = \frac { 1 } { x ^ { 2 } }\) transforms this differential equation into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + y = 3$$
  2. Find the general solution of differential equation \(I\). Given that at time \(t = 0 , x = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 0\),
  3. find an expression for \(x\) in terms of \(t\),
  4. write down the maximum value of \(x\) as \(t\) varies.
Edexcel FP2 2007 June Q7
12 marks Standard +0.8
7. For the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 3 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 y = 2 x ( x + 3 )$$ find the solution for which at \(x = 0 , \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 1\) and \(y = 1\).
(Total 12 marks)
Edexcel FP2 2009 June Q8
15 marks Standard +0.8
8. $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 6 x = 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - t }$$ Given that \(x = 0\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 2\) at \(t = 0\),
  1. find \(x\) in terms of \(t\). The solution to part (a) is used to represent the motion of a particle \(P\) on the \(x\)-axis. At time \(t\) seconds, where \(t > 0 , P\) is \(x\) metres from the origin \(O\).
  2. Show that the maximum distance between \(O\) and \(P\) is \(\frac { 2 \sqrt { } 3 } { 9 } \mathrm {~m}\) and justify that this
    distance is a maximum.
Edexcel FP2 2010 June Q8
14 marks Challenging +1.2
8. (a) Find the value of \(\lambda\) for which \(y = \lambda x \sin 5 x\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 25 y = 3 \cos 5 x$$ (b) Using your answer to part (a), find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 25 y = 3 \cos 5 x$$ Given that at \(x = 0 , y = 0\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 5\),
(c) find the particular solution of this differential equation, giving your solution in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
(d) Sketch the curve with equation \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\) for \(0 \leqslant x \leqslant \pi\).
Edexcel FP2 2013 June Q7
7 marks Standard +0.8
7. (a) Find the value of the constant \(\lambda\) for which \(y = \lambda x \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 4 y = 6 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }$$ (b) Hence, or otherwise, find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 4 y = 6 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }$$
Edexcel FP2 2013 June Q3
5 marks Standard +0.8
3. $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 y - \sin x = 0$$ Given that \(y = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 8 }\) at \(x = 0\), find a series expansion for \(y\) in terms of \(x\), up to and including the term in \(x ^ { 3 }\).
Edexcel FP2 2013 June Q7
13 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. (a) Show that the transformation \(y = x v\) transforms the equation
$$4 x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 8 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + \left( 8 + 4 x ^ { 2 } \right) y = x ^ { 4 }$$ into the equation $$4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } v } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 v = x$$ (b) Solve the differential equation (II) to find \(v\) as a function of \(x\).
(c) Hence state the general solution of the differential equation (I).
Edexcel FP2 2014 June Q8
14 marks Challenging +1.2
8. (a) Show that the substitution \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { z }\) transforms the differential equation $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } - 2 y = 3 \ln x , \quad x > 0$$ into the equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} z ^ { 2 } } + \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} z } - 2 y = 3 z$$ (b) Find the general solution of the differential equation (II).
(c) Hence obtain the general solution of the differential equation (I) giving your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\). \(\square\)