4.10e Second order non-homogeneous: complementary + particular integral

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CAIE FP1 2013 November Q3
7 marks Standard +0.8
3 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = 4 x ^ { 2 } + 8$$
CAIE FP1 2014 November Q9
11 marks Challenging +1.3
9 Given that $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + ( 2 x + 2 ) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + ( 2 - 3 x ) y = 10 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }$$ and that \(v = x y\), show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } v } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} v } { \mathrm {~d} x } - 3 v = 10 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }$$ Find the general solution for \(y\) in terms of \(x\).
CAIE FP1 2016 November Q6
9 marks Standard +0.8
6 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 7 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 10 x = 116 \sin 2 t$$ State an approximate solution for large positive values of \(t\).
CAIE FP1 2017 November Q2
6 marks Standard +0.8
2 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 5 x = 4 - 5 t ^ { 2 }$$
CAIE FP1 2019 November Q11 EITHER
10 marks Challenging +1.8
It is given that \(w = \cos y\) and $$\tan y \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + \left( \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } \right) ^ { 2 } + 2 \tan y \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 1 + \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } \sec y$$
  1. Show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } w } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} w } { \mathrm {~d} x } + w = - \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$
  2. Find the particular solution for \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that when \(x = 0 , y = \frac { 1 } { 3 } \pi\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { \sqrt { 3 } }\). [10]
CAIE FP1 2017 Specimen Q2
6 marks Standard +0.8
2 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 FP1 2015 June Q9
11 marks Standard +0.8
9 Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 3 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } - 10 x = 2 \sin t - 3 \cos t$$ given that, when \(t = 0 , x = 3.3\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 0.9\).
CAIE FP1 2007 November Q12 OR
Challenging +1.8
Show that the substitution \(y = \frac { 1 } { w }\) reduces the differential equation $$y \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 y \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } - 2 \left( \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } \right) ^ { 2 } - 5 y ^ { 2 } = \left( 5 x ^ { 2 } + 4 x + 2 \right) y ^ { 3 }$$ to $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } w } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} w } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 5 w = - 5 x ^ { 2 } - 4 x - 2$$ Find the general solution for \(w\) in terms of \(x\). Find a function f such that \(\lim _ { x \rightarrow \infty } \left( \frac { y } { \mathrm { f } ( x ) } \right) = 1\).
CAIE FP1 2011 November Q11 OR
Challenging +1.2
Given that $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 x ( 1 + x ) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 \left( 1 + 4 x + 2 x ^ { 2 } \right) y = 8 x ^ { 2 }$$ and that \(x ^ { 2 } y = z\), show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } z } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} z } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 z = 8 x ^ { 2 }$$ Find the general solution for \(y\) in terms of \(x\). Describe the behaviour of \(y\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty\).
CAIE FP1 2012 November Q12 OR
Challenging +1.2
Obtain the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 13 x = 75 \cos 2 t$$ Given that \(x = 5\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 0\) when \(t = 0\), find \(x\) in terms of \(t\). Show that, for large positive values of \(t\) and for any initial conditions, $$x \approx 5 \cos ( 2 t - \phi ) ,$$ where the constant \(\phi\) is such that \(\tan \phi = \frac { 4 } { 3 }\).
AQA FP3 2008 January Q3
10 marks Standard +0.3
3
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 5 y = 5$$
  2. Hence express \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that \(y = 2\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 3\) when \(x = 0\).
AQA FP3 2009 January Q7
19 marks Challenging +1.2
7
  1. Given that \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t }\) and that \(y\) is a function of \(x\), show that $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } = \frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} t }$$
  2. Hence show that the substitution \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t }\) transforms the differential equation $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 4 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 10$$ into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 10$$
  3. Find the general solution of the differential equation \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 10\).
  4. Hence solve the differential equation \(x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 4 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 10\), given that \(y = 0\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 8\) when \(x = 1\).
AQA FP3 2010 January Q5
12 marks Challenging +1.2
5 It is given that \(y\) satisfies the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 3 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 y = 2 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$
  1. Find the value of the constant \(p\) for which \(y = p x \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }\) is a particular integral of the given differential equation.
  2. Solve the differential equation, expressing \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that \(y = 2\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 0\) when \(x = 0\).
AQA FP3 2010 January Q7
8 marks Standard +0.8
7 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 y = 8 x ^ { 2 } + 9 \sin x$$ (8 marks)
AQA FP3 2011 January Q8
18 marks Challenging +1.2
8
  1. Given that \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t }\) and that \(y\) is a function of \(x\), show that $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} t }$$
  2. Hence show that the substitution \(x = \mathrm { e } ^ { t }\) transforms the differential equation $$x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 3 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = 2 \ln x$$ into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 4 y = 2 t$$
  3. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 4 y = 2 t$$
  4. Hence solve the differential equation \(x ^ { 2 } \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 3 x \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = 2 \ln x\), given that \(y = \frac { 3 } { 2 }\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = \frac { 1 } { 2 }\) when \(x = 1\).
    (5 marks)
AQA FP3 2012 January Q3
10 marks Challenging +1.2
3 Solve the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 10 y = 26 \mathrm { e } ^ { x }$$ given that \(y = 5\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 11\) when \(x = 0\). Give your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
(10 marks)
AQA FP3 2012 January Q7
12 marks Challenging +1.2
7 It is given that, for \(x \neq 0 , y\) satisfies the differential equation $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 ( 3 x + 1 ) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 3 y ( 3 x + 2 ) = 18 x$$
  1. Show that the substitution \(u = x y\) transforms this differential equation into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } u } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} u } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 9 u = 18 x$$
  2. Hence find the general solution of the differential equation $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 ( 3 x + 1 ) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 3 y ( 3 x + 2 ) = 18 x$$ giving your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
    (8 marks)
AQA FP3 2013 January Q3
5 marks Challenging +1.2
3 It is given that the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + y = 0$$ is \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { x } ( A x + B )\). Hence find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + y = 6 \mathrm { e } ^ { x }$$
AQA FP3 2013 January Q7
14 marks Challenging +1.2
7
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 10 y = \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 t }$$ giving your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( t )\).
  2. Given that \(x = t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } , x > 0 , t > 0\) and \(y\) is a function of \(x\), show that $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } = 4 t \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t }$$ (5 marks)
  3. Hence show that the substitution \(x = t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\) transforms the differential equation $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - \left( 12 x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 40 x ^ { 3 } y = 4 x ^ { 3 } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x ^ { 2 } }$$ into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 10 y = \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 t }$$ (2 marks)
  4. Hence write down the general solution of the differential equation $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - \left( 12 x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 40 x ^ { 3 } y = 4 x ^ { 3 } \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x ^ { 2 } }$$ (l mark)
AQA FP3 2006 June Q1
11 marks Standard +0.3
1 It is given that \(y\) satisfies the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = 8 x - 10 - 10 \cos 2 x$$
  1. Show that \(y = 2 x + \sin 2 x\) is a particular integral of the given differential equation.
  2. Find the general solution of the differential equation.
  3. Hence express \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that \(y = 2\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 0\) when \(x = 0\).
AQA FP3 2006 June Q6
14 marks Challenging +1.2
6
  1. Show that the substitution $$u = \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 y$$ transforms the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$ into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } u } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 u = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$ (4 marks)
  2. By using an integrating factor, or otherwise, find the general solution of $$\frac { \mathrm { d } u } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 2 u = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$ giving your answer in the form \(u = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).
  3. Hence find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x }$$ giving your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { g } ( x )\).
AQA FP3 2008 June Q6
14 marks Standard +0.8
6
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } - 3 y = 10 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 x } - 9$$ (10 marks)
  2. Hence express \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that \(y = 7\) when \(x = 0\) and that \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } \rightarrow 0\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty\).
AQA FP3 2009 June Q5
11 marks Standard +0.3
5 It is given that \(y\) satisfies the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 5 y = 8 \sin x + 4 \cos x$$
  1. Find the value of the constant \(k\) for which \(y = k \sin x\) is a particular integral of the given differential equation.
  2. Solve the differential equation, expressing \(y\) in terms of \(x\), given that \(y = 1\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 4\) when \(x = 0\).
    (8 marks)
AQA FP3 2010 June Q2
7 marks Standard +0.8
2
  1. Find the value of the constant \(k\) for which \(k \sin 2 x\) is a particular integral of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + y = \sin 2 x$$
  2. Hence find the general solution of this differential equation.
AQA FP3 2010 June Q7
14 marks Challenging +1.2
7
  1. Given that \(x = t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } , x > 0 , t > 0\) and \(y\) is a function of \(x\), show that:
    1. \(\frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 2 t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } } \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t }\);
      (2 marks)
    2. \(\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } = 4 t \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t }\).
      (3 marks)
  2. Hence show that the substitution \(x = t ^ { \frac { 1 } { 2 } }\) transforms the differential equation $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - \left( 8 x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 12 x ^ { 3 } y = 12 x ^ { 5 }$$ into $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } - 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 3 y = 3 t$$ (2 marks)
  3. Hence find the general solution of the differential equation $$x \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } - \left( 8 x ^ { 2 } + 1 \right) \frac { \mathrm { d } y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 12 x ^ { 3 } y = 12 x ^ { 5 }$$ giving your answer in the form \(y = \mathrm { f } ( x )\).