Chapter 08.01 Exact Solution of 2nd order ODE Distinct Roots of Characteristic Equation

Primer on Solving Ordinary Differential Equations (CHAPTER 08.01)

Exact Solution of 2nd order ODE with Fixed Constants: Distinct Real Roots of Characteristic Equation

Summary

Learn how you can find the exact solution of a second-order ordinary differential equation with fixed constants by using the classical solution technique by finding the homogeneous and particular parts. In this example, the roots of the characteristic equation are distinct real roots.

Learning Objective

After watching this video, you will refresh your pre-requisite knowledge of how to solve a second-order ordinary differential equation with fixed constants by using classical solution techniques. This is required to find the true error in the numerical solution of ordinary differential equations.

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