Asymptotic behavior for large values

A question is this type if and only if it asks to determine or state an approximate solution or behavior of y (or x) for large positive values of the independent variable.

16 questions · Standard +0.9

4.10e Second order non-homogeneous: complementary + particular integral
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CAIE Further Paper 2 2024 June Q5
10 marks Challenging +1.2
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  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.
Edexcel FP2 2004 June Q4
12 marks Challenging +1.2
4. $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 5 y = 65 \sin 2 x , x > 0$$
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation.
  2. Show that for large values of \(x\) this general solution may be approximated by a sine function and find this sine function.
    (3)(Total 12 marks)
Edexcel FP2 2011 June Q8
15 marks Challenging +1.2
  1. The differential equation
$$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 6 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 9 x = \cos 3 t , \quad t \geqslant 0$$ describes the motion of a particle along the \(x\)-axis.
  1. Find the general solution of this differential equation.
  2. Find the particular solution of this differential equation for which, at \(t = 0\), $$x = \frac { 1 } { 2 } \text { and } \frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 0$$ On the graph of the particular solution defined in part (b), the first turning point for \(t > 30\) is the point \(A\).
  3. Find approximate values for the coordinates of \(A\).
OCR FP3 2012 June Q6
10 marks Challenging +1.2
6 The variables \(x\) and \(y\) satisfy the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } = 12 \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }$$
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation.
  2. It is given that the curve which represents a particular solution of the differential equation has gradient 6 when \(x = 0\), and approximates to \(y = \mathrm { e } ^ { 2 x }\) when \(x\) is large and positive. Find the equation of the curve.
CAIE FP1 2009 June Q8
8 marks Challenging +1.2
8 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 65 y = 65 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x + 73$$ Show that, whatever the initial conditions, \(\frac { y } { x ^ { 2 } } \rightarrow 1\) as \(x \rightarrow \infty\).
CAIE FP1 2010 June Q8
9 marks Challenging +1.2
8 Obtain the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } y } { \mathrm {~d} x ^ { 2 } } + 5 \frac { \mathrm {~d} y } { \mathrm {~d} x } + 4 y = 10 \sin 3 x - 20 \cos 3 x$$ Show that, for large positive \(x\) and independently of the initial conditions, $$y \approx R \sin ( 3 x + \phi )$$ where the constants \(R\) and \(\phi\), such that \(R > 0\) and \(0 < \phi < 2 \pi\), are to be determined correct to 2 decimal places.
CAIE FP1 2011 June Q8
11 marks Standard +0.8
8 Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 2 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 5 x = 10 \sin t$$ Find the particular solution, given that \(x = 5\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 2\) when \(t = 0\). State an approximate solution for large positive values of \(t\).
CAIE FP1 2013 June Q9
10 marks Standard +0.3
9 Find \(x\) in terms of \(t\) given that $$4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 4 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + x = 6 \mathrm { e } ^ { - 2 t }$$ and that, when \(t = 0 , x = \frac { 5 } { 3 }\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = \frac { 7 } { 6 }\). State \(\lim _ { t \rightarrow \infty } x\).
CAIE FP1 2014 June Q10
12 marks Challenging +1.2
10 Find the particular solution of the differential equation $$\frac { \mathrm { d } ^ { 2 } x } { \mathrm {~d} t ^ { 2 } } + 0.16 \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } + 0.0064 x = 8.64 + 0.32 t$$ given that when \(t = 0 , x = 0\) and \(\frac { \mathrm { d } x } { \mathrm {~d} t } = 0\). Show that, for large positive \(t , \frac { \mathrm {~d} x } { \mathrm {~d} t } \approx 50\).
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 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 \(\tan \phi = \frac { 4 } { 3 }\).
CAIE FP1 2018 November Q4
8 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac{\mathrm{d}^2 x}{\mathrm{d}t^2} + 2\frac{\mathrm{d}x}{\mathrm{d}t} + x = 4\sin t.$$ [7]
  2. State an approximate solution for large positive values of \(t\). [1]
Edexcel FP2 2008 June Q5
Standard +0.8
  1. Find, in terms of \(k\), the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac{d^2x}{dt^2} + 4\frac{dx}{dt} + 3x = kt + 5, \text{ where } k \text{ is a constant and } t > 0.$$ (7) For large values of \(t\), this general solution may be approximated by a linear function.
  2. Given that \(k = 6\), find the equation of this linear function.(2)(Total 9 marks)
Edexcel FP2 Q27
11 marks Standard +0.8
$$\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} + 4\frac{dy}{dx} + 5y = 65 \sin 2x, \quad x > 0.$$
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation. [9]
  2. Show that for large values of \(x\) this general solution may be approximated by a sine function and find this sine function. [2]
OCR FP3 2011 January Q5
13 marks Standard +0.3
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$3\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 5\frac{dy}{dx} - 2y = -2x + 13.$$ [7]
  2. Find the particular solution for which \(y = -\frac{7}{2}\) and \(\frac{dy}{dx} = 0\) when \(x = 0\). [5]
  3. Write down the function to which \(y\) approximates when \(x\) is large and positive. [1]
OCR FP3 2010 June Q6
9 marks Standard +0.8
  1. Find the general solution of the differential equation $$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + 2 \frac{dy}{dx} + 17y = 17x + 36.$$ [7]
  2. Show that, when \(x\) is large and positive, the solution approximates to a linear function, and state its equation. [2]