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Differential Equations
Differential Equations
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Let \int_\limits0^x \sqrt{1-\left(y^{\prime}(t)\right)^2} d t=\int_0^x y(t) d t, 0 \leq x \leq 3, y \geq 0, y(0)=0. Then at x=2,y+y+1x=2, y^{\prime \prime}+y+1 is equal to

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Solution

Key Concepts and Formulas

  • Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 1): If F(x)=axf(t)dtF(x) = \int_a^x f(t) dt, then F(x)=f(x)F'(x) = f(x).
  • Chain Rule: ddxf(g(x))=f(g(x))g(x)\frac{d}{dx} f(g(x)) = f'(g(x)) \cdot g'(x)
  • Trigonometric Identity: sin2(x)+cos2(x)=1\sin^2(x) + \cos^2(x) = 1

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Differentiate both sides of the given equation with respect to x

We are given: 0x1(y(t))2dt=0xy(t)dt\int_0^x \sqrt{1-\left(y^{\prime}(t)\right)^2} d t=\int_0^x y(t) d t Applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to both sides, we get: ddx0x1(y(t))2dt=ddx0xy(t)dt\frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x \sqrt{1-\left(y^{\prime}(t)\right)^2} d t = \frac{d}{dx} \int_0^x y(t) d t 1(y(x))2=y(x)\sqrt{1-(y'(x))^2} = y(x) This step transforms the integral equation into a differential equation.

Step 2: Square both sides of the equation

Squaring both sides of the equation 1(y(x))2=y(x)\sqrt{1-(y'(x))^2} = y(x), we get: 1(y(x))2=(y(x))21 - (y'(x))^2 = (y(x))^2 1(y)2=y21 - (y')^2 = y^2 This simplifies the equation further.

Step 3: Rearrange the equation and solve for y'

Rearranging the equation, we have: (y)2=1y2(y')^2 = 1 - y^2 Taking the square root of both sides: y=±1y2y' = \pm \sqrt{1 - y^2} Since y0y \geq 0 and y(0)=0y(0) = 0, we choose the positive root because yy is increasing near x=0x=0. y=1y2y' = \sqrt{1 - y^2}

Step 4: Separate variables and integrate

Separate the variables: dy1y2=dx\frac{dy}{\sqrt{1 - y^2}} = dx Integrate both sides: dy1y2=dx\int \frac{dy}{\sqrt{1 - y^2}} = \int dx arcsin(y)=x+C\arcsin(y) = x + C

Step 5: Apply the initial condition y(0) = 0

Using the initial condition y(0)=0y(0) = 0, we have: arcsin(0)=0+C\arcsin(0) = 0 + C 0=C0 = C So, the equation becomes: arcsin(y)=x\arcsin(y) = x

Step 6: Solve for y(x)

Taking the sine of both sides: y(x)=sin(x)y(x) = \sin(x)

Step 7: Find the first and second derivatives of y(x)

We have y(x)=sin(x)y(x) = \sin(x). Then: y(x)=cos(x)y'(x) = \cos(x) y(x)=sin(x)y''(x) = -\sin(x)

Step 8: Evaluate y'' + y + 1 at x = 2

We need to find the value of y(2)+y(2)+1y''(2) + y(2) + 1. y(2)=sin(2)y''(2) = -\sin(2) y(2)=sin(2)y(2) = \sin(2) Therefore, y(2)+y(2)+1=sin(2)+sin(2)+1=1y''(2) + y(2) + 1 = -\sin(2) + \sin(2) + 1 = 1

Step 9: Check the initial assumption for the sign of y' We assumed y=+1y2y' = +\sqrt{1-y^2}. If we had chosen the negative square root, we'd have y=1y2y' = -\sqrt{1-y^2}. Separating variables would give dy1y2=dx\frac{dy}{-\sqrt{1-y^2}} = dx, so arcsin(y)=x+C-\arcsin(y) = x + C. Using y(0)=0y(0) = 0 gives C=0C=0, so arcsin(y)=x-\arcsin(y) = x, which means y(x)=sin(x)=sin(x)y(x) = \sin(-x) = -\sin(x). However, we are given y0y \ge 0, so y(x)=sin(x)y(x) = -\sin(x) for x[0,3]x \in [0,3] is not possible.

Step 10: Re-evaluate everything. There's an error in the current solution.

Going back to 1(y)2=y\sqrt{1 - (y')^2} = y, we have 1(y)2=y21 - (y')^2 = y^2, so (y)2=1y2(y')^2 = 1 - y^2. Thus y=±1y2y' = \pm \sqrt{1-y^2}. Since y(0)=0y(0) = 0 and y0y \ge 0, we have y0y' \ge 0 near x=0x=0. Hence, y=1y2y' = \sqrt{1-y^2}. Then dy1y2=dx\int \frac{dy}{\sqrt{1-y^2}} = \int dx, so arcsin(y)=x+C\arcsin(y) = x+C. Since y(0)=0y(0)=0, we have arcsin(0)=0+C\arcsin(0) = 0 + C, so C=0C=0. Thus arcsin(y)=x\arcsin(y) = x, so y=sin(x)y = \sin(x). Therefore y=cos(x)y' = \cos(x) and y=sin(x)y'' = -\sin(x).

Then y(x)+y(x)+1=sin(x)+sin(x)+1=1y''(x) + y(x) + 1 = -\sin(x) + \sin(x) + 1 = 1. At x=2x=2, y(2)+y(2)+1=1y''(2) + y(2) + 1 = 1.

Let's reconsider our approach. Given 0x1(y(t))2dt=0xy(t)dt\int_0^x \sqrt{1-(y'(t))^2} dt = \int_0^x y(t) dt. Differentiating both sides, we get 1(y(x))2=y(x)\sqrt{1-(y'(x))^2} = y(x). Squaring both sides, we get 1(y(x))2=y(x)21 - (y'(x))^2 = y(x)^2, so (y(x))2=1y(x)2(y'(x))^2 = 1 - y(x)^2. Therefore y(x)=±1y(x)2y'(x) = \pm \sqrt{1-y(x)^2}. Since y(0)=0y(0) = 0 and y0y \ge 0, we have y(x)=1y(x)2y'(x) = \sqrt{1-y(x)^2}. So dy1y2=dx\frac{dy}{\sqrt{1-y^2}} = dx. Integrating, we get arcsin(y)=x+C\arcsin(y) = x + C. Since y(0)=0y(0) = 0, arcsin(0)=0+C\arcsin(0) = 0 + C, so C=0C = 0. Thus arcsin(y)=x\arcsin(y) = x, so y=sin(x)y = \sin(x). Then y=cos(x)y' = \cos(x) and y=sin(x)y'' = -\sin(x). y+y+1=sin(x)+sin(x)+1=1y'' + y + 1 = -\sin(x) + \sin(x) + 1 = 1. At x=2x=2, y+y+1=1y'' + y + 1 = 1. This does not match the given correct answer.

Let's go back to 1(y)2=y\sqrt{1-(y')^2} = y. If we differentiate this, we get 2yy21(y)2=y\frac{-2y'y''}{2\sqrt{1-(y')^2}} = y'. So yy1(y)2=y\frac{-y'y''}{\sqrt{1-(y')^2}} = y'. Since 1(y)2=y\sqrt{1-(y')^2} = y, we have yyy=y\frac{-y'y''}{y} = y'. If y0y' \ne 0, then yy=1\frac{-y''}{y} = 1, so y+y=0y'' + y = 0. Therefore y+y+1=1y'' + y + 1 = 1. At x=2x=2, this equals 1.

The given answer is 2\sqrt{2}, which seems incorrect.

Common Mistakes & Tips

  • Remember to consider both positive and negative roots when taking the square root. However, the initial condition and the non-negativity of yy usually help determine the correct sign.
  • Be careful when applying the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus and the Chain Rule.
  • Always check your solution against the initial conditions and any given constraints.

Summary

We started with an integral equation and transformed it into a differential equation using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. After solving the differential equation and applying the initial condition, we found y(x)=sin(x)y(x) = \sin(x). Then we computed the first and second derivatives, y(x)=cos(x)y'(x) = \cos(x) and y(x)=sin(x)y''(x) = -\sin(x). Finally, we evaluated the expression y(x)+y(x)+1y''(x) + y(x) + 1 at x=2x=2, which resulted in 11. It seems the answer is incorrect.

The final answer is \boxed{1}, which corresponds to option (D).

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