Boundary value problems
Conditions imposed at two endpoints rather than one, where solutions can fail to exist or multiply, and the eigenvalues that admit nonzero eigenfunctions.
Notes on Diffy Qs: Differential Equations for Engineers, Boundary value problems
5 exercises
Exercise 101
Consider a spinning string of length 2 and linear density 0.1 and tension 3. Find the smallest angular velocity when the string pops out.
Exercise 102
Suppose and , . Find all for which there is more than one solution. Also find the corresponding solutions (only for the eigenvalues).
Exercise 103
Suppose and , . Find all the solution(s) if any exist.
Exercise 104
Consider and , . Why does it not have any eigenvalues? Why does every first-order equation with two endpoint conditions such as the one above have no eigenvalues?
Exercise 105
Suppose and , , . Suppose that . Find an equation that all such eigenvalues must satisfy. Hint: Note that is a root of .
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