Chapter 24: Problem 63
Let \(y=y(x)\) be the solution of the differential equation, \(\left(x^{2}+1\right)^{2} \frac{d y}{d x}+2 x\left(x^{2}+1\right) y=1\) such that \(y(0)=0\). If \(\sqrt{a}\) \(y(1)=\frac{\pi}{32}\), then the value of ' \(a\) ' is: (a) \(\frac{1}{4}\) (b) \(\frac{1}{2}\) (c) 1 (d) \(\frac{1}{16}\)
Short Answer
Step by step solution
Recognize Integrable Form
Calculate the Integrating Factor
Simplify Using Integrating Factor
Integrate Both Sides
Apply Boundary Conditions
Determine Specific Value for x = 1
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Key Concepts
These are the key concepts you need to understand to accurately answer the question.
Integrating Factor
Imagine trying to integrate both sides of an equation, but the left side seems stubborn. The integrating factor makes the left side "behave" by transforming it into a form that's easy to integrate.
- Calculate \( \mu(x) \).
- Multiply every term in the equation by \( \mu(x) \).
- Simplify to turn the left side into a simple derivative.
First-Order Linear Differential Equation
In our problem, the equation was identified as \( (x^2 + 1)^2 \frac{dy}{dx} + 2x(x^2 + 1)y = 1 \). It fits the general form \( P(x)y + Q(x)\frac{dy}{dx} = R(x) \). This kind of equation usually involves one independent variable and its first derivative.
- "First-order" indicates the highest derivative is the first derivative, \( \frac{dy}{dx} \).
- "Linear" means that both the function and its derivative appear to the first power.
Initial Value Problem
In this exercise, we had the equation with a condition: \( y(0)=0 \). This means that when \( x = 0 \), the value of \( y \) must be 0. Such a condition helps to pin down the constant involved in the equation after integration.
- Initial conditions provide context, ensuring the solution is unique and fits within an intended scenario.
- Without these, you might find an infinite number of solutions.