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51
Easy
Verify that the function $y=a \cos x+b \sin x$,where $a, b \in \mathbb{R}$,is a solution of the differential equation $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+y=0$.

Solution

The given function is $y=a \cos x+b \sin x$ $(1)$.
Differentiating both sides of equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d y}{d x} = -a \sin x + b \cos x$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} = -a \cos x - b \sin x$.
Now,substitute the values of $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}$ and $y$ into the given differential equation:
$L.H.S. = \frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} + y = (-a \cos x - b \sin x) + (a \cos x + b \sin x)$.
Simplifying the expression:
$L.H.S. = -a \cos x - b \sin x + a \cos x + b \sin x = 0$.
Since $L.H.S. = R.H.S. = 0$,the given function is indeed a solution of the differential equation.
52
Easy
Verify that the given function $y=e^{x}+1$ is a solution of the differential equation $y^{\prime \prime}-y^{\prime}=0$.

Solution

(A) Given function: $y=e^{x}+1$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{d}{dx}(e^{x}+1)$
$\Rightarrow y^{\prime} = e^{x}$ --- $(1)$
Now,differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d}{dx}(y^{\prime}) = \frac{d}{dx}(e^{x})$
$\Rightarrow y^{\prime \prime} = e^{x}$
Substituting the values of $y^{\prime \prime}$ and $y^{\prime}$ in the given differential equation $y^{\prime \prime}-y^{\prime}=0$:
$L.H.S. = y^{\prime \prime}-y^{\prime} = e^{x} - e^{x} = 0$
$R.H.S. = 0$
Since $L.H.S. = R.H.S.$,the given function is a solution of the differential equation.
53
Medium
Verify that the given function $y = x^{2} + 2x + C$ is a solution of the differential equation $y' - 2x - 2 = 0$.

Solution

(N/A) Given function: $y = x^{2} + 2x + C$
Differentiating both sides of this equation with respect to $x$,we get:
$y' = \frac{d}{dx}(x^{2} + 2x + C)$
$y' = 2x + 2$
Now,substitute the value of $y'$ into the given differential equation $y' - 2x - 2 = 0$:
$L.H.S. = y' - 2x - 2$
$L.H.S. = (2x + 2) - 2x - 2$
$L.H.S. = 2x - 2x + 2 - 2 = 0$
$L.H.S. = R.H.S.$
Since the $L.H.S.$ equals the $R.H.S.$,the given function is indeed a solution to the differential equation.
54
Easy
Verify that the given function $y = \cos x + C$ is a solution of the differential equation $y^{\prime} + \sin x = 0$.

Solution

(N/A) Given function: $y = \cos x + C$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get:
$y^{\prime} = \frac{d}{dx}(\cos x + C)$
$y^{\prime} = -\sin x$
Now,substitute the value of $y^{\prime}$ into the given differential equation $y^{\prime} + \sin x = 0$:
$L.H.S. = y^{\prime} + \sin x$
$L.H.S. = -\sin x + \sin x$
$L.H.S. = 0$
Since $L.H.S. = R.H.S.$,the given function $y = \cos x + C$ is indeed a solution of the differential equation $y^{\prime} + \sin x = 0$.
55
Easy
Verify that the given function $y=\sqrt{1+x^{2}}$ is a solution of the differential equation $y^{\prime}=\frac{xy}{1+x^{2}}$.

Solution

Given function: $y=\sqrt{1+x^{2}}$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$y^{\prime}=\frac{d}{dx}(\sqrt{1+x^{2}})$
Using the chain rule:
$y^{\prime}=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{1+x^{2}}} \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(1+x^{2})$
$y^{\prime}=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{1+x^{2}}} \cdot (2x)$
$y^{\prime}=\frac{x}{\sqrt{1+x^{2}}}$
Now,multiply and divide the right side by $\sqrt{1+x^{2}}$:
$y^{\prime}=\frac{x \cdot \sqrt{1+x^{2}}}{\sqrt{1+x^{2}} \cdot \sqrt{1+x^{2}}}$
$y^{\prime}=\frac{x \cdot y}{1+x^{2}}$
Since the derivative matches the given differential equation,the function $y=\sqrt{1+x^{2}}$ is indeed a solution.
56
Easy
Verify that the given function $y = Ax$ is a solution of the differential equation $xy' = y$ $(x \neq 0)$.

Solution

(A) Given function: $y = Ax$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get:
$y' = \frac{d}{dx}(Ax) = A$
Now,substitute the values of $y$ and $y'$ into the given differential equation $xy' = y$:
$L.H.S. = xy' = x(A) = Ax$
$R.H.S. = y = Ax$
Since $L.H.S. = R.H.S.$,the given function $y = Ax$ is indeed a solution of the differential equation $xy' = y$.
57
Easy
Verify that the given function $xy = \log y + C$ is a solution of the differential equation $y' = \frac{y^2}{1 - xy}$ $(xy \neq 1)$.

Solution

(A) Given function: $xy = \log y + C$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(xy) = \frac{d}{dx}(\log y + C)$
Using the product rule on the left side and the chain rule on the right side:
$y \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x) + x \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{y} \cdot \frac{dy}{dx} + 0$
$y + xy' = \frac{1}{y} y'$
Multiply the entire equation by $y$ to eliminate the fraction:
$y^2 + xyy' = y'$
Rearrange the terms to isolate $y'$:
$y^2 = y' - xyy'$
$y^2 = y'(1 - xy)$
Thus,$y' = \frac{y^2}{1 - xy}$ (where $xy \neq 1$).
Since the derivative of the given function matches the differential equation,the function is indeed a solution.
58
Medium
Verify that the given function $x+y=\tan ^{-1} y$ is a solution of the differential equation $y^{2} y^{\prime}+y^{2}+1=0$.

Solution

Given function: $x+y=\tan ^{-1} y$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(x+y) = \frac{d}{dx}(\tan^{-1} y)$
$1 + y^{\prime} = \frac{1}{1+y^2} y^{\prime}$
Rearranging the terms to solve for $y^{\prime}$:
$1 = y^{\prime} \left( \frac{1}{1+y^2} - 1 \right)$
$1 = y^{\prime} \left( \frac{1 - (1+y^2)}{1+y^2} \right)$
$1 = y^{\prime} \left( \frac{-y^2}{1+y^2} \right)$
$y^{\prime} = -\frac{1+y^2}{y^2}$
Now,substitute $y^{\prime}$ into the $L.H.S.$ of the differential equation $y^2 y^{\prime} + y^2 + 1 = 0$:
$L.H.S. = y^2 \left( -\frac{1+y^2}{y^2} \right) + y^2 + 1$
$L.H.S. = -(1+y^2) + y^2 + 1$
$L.H.S. = -1 - y^2 + y^2 + 1 = 0$
Since $L.H.S. = R.H.S.$,the given function is indeed a solution to the differential equation.
59
EasyMCQ
Form the differential equation representing the family of curves $y = mx$,where $m$ is an arbitrary constant.
A
$x \frac{dy}{dx} + y = 0$
B
$x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$
C
$\frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$
D
$\frac{dy}{dx} + y = 0$

Solution

(B) Given the family of curves:
$y = mx$ ............$(1)$
Differentiating both sides of equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = m$
Substituting the value of $m$ from this derivative into equation $(1)$,we get:
$y = (\frac{dy}{dx}) \cdot x$
Rearranging the terms,we obtain:
$x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$
This equation is free from the arbitrary constant $m$,and therefore,it is the required differential equation.
60
Easy
Form the differential equation representing the family of curves $y=a \sin (x+b),$ where $a$ and $b$ are arbitrary constants.

Solution

(A) Given the equation of the family of curves:
$y = a \sin(x + b)$ --- $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = a \cos(x + b)$ --- $(2)$
Differentiating equation $(2)$ with respect to $x$ again:
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = -a \sin(x + b)$ --- $(3)$
From equation $(1)$,we know that $a \sin(x + b) = y$. Substituting this into equation $(3)$:
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = -y$
Rearranging the terms,we get the required differential equation:
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y = 0$
61
Medium
Form the differential equation representing the family of ellipses having foci on the $x$-axis and centre at the origin.

Solution

(N/A) The equation of the family of ellipses with foci on the $x$-axis and centre at the origin is given by:
$\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}} + \frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}} = 1$ ............$(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{2x}{a^{2}} + \frac{2y}{b^{2}} \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$\frac{x}{a^{2}} + \frac{y}{b^{2}} \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$\frac{y}{b^{2}} \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{x}{a^{2}}$
$\frac{y}{x} \frac{dy}{dx} = -\frac{b^{2}}{a^{2}}$ ............$(2)$
Differentiating equation $(2)$ with respect to $x$ using the product rule:
$\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{y}{x} \frac{dy}{dx} \right) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( -\frac{b^{2}}{a^{2}} \right)$
$\left( \frac{y}{x} \right) \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right) \frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{y}{x} \right) = 0$
$\left( \frac{y}{x} \right) \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right) \left( \frac{x \frac{dy}{dx} - y}{x^{2}} \right) = 0$
Multiplying by $x^{2}$:
$xy \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} + x \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^{2} - y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
This is the required differential equation.
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62
Medium
Form the differential equation of the family of circles touching the $x$-axis at the origin.

Solution

(N/A) Let $C$ denote the family of circles touching the $x$-axis at the origin. Let $(0, a)$ be the coordinates of the center of any member of the family.
Therefore,the equation of the family $C$ is
$x^{2} + (y - a)^{2} = a^{2} \text{ or } x^{2} + y^{2} = 2ay$ ..........$(1)$
where $a$ is an arbitrary constant. Differentiating both sides of equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get
$2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 2a \frac{dy}{dx}$
or $x + y \frac{dy}{dx} = a \frac{dy}{dx} \text{ or } a = \frac{x + y \frac{dy}{dx}}{\frac{dy}{dx}}$ ..........$(2)$
Substituting the value of $a$ from equation $(2)$ in equation $(1)$,we get
$x^{2} + y^{2} = 2y \left[ \frac{x + y \frac{dy}{dx}}{\frac{dy}{dx}} \right]$
or $\frac{dy}{dx}(x^{2} + y^{2}) = 2xy + 2y^{2} \frac{dy}{dx}$
or $\frac{dy}{dx}(x^{2} + y^{2} - 2y^{2}) = 2xy$
or $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2xy}{x^{2} - y^{2}}$
This is the required differential equation of the given family of circles.
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63
Medium
Form the differential equation representing the family of parabolas having vertex at origin and axis along the positive direction of the $x$-axis.

Solution

(N/A) Let $P$ denote the family of the above-said parabolas and let $(a, 0)$ be the focus of a member of the given family,where $a$ is an arbitrary constant. Therefore,the equation of the family $P$ is
$y^{2} = 4ax$ ...........$(1)$
Differentiating both sides of equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get
$2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 4a$ ............$(2)$
Substituting the value of $4a$ from equation $(2)$ in equation $(1)$,we get
$y^{2} = \left(2y \frac{dy}{dx}\right)(x)$
or $y^{2} - 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
which is the differential equation of the given family of parabolas.
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64
Medium
Find the differential equation for the family of curves given by eliminating arbitrary constants $a$ and $b$ from the equation: $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.

Solution

(D) Given equation: $\frac{x}{a} + \frac{y}{b} = 1$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{1}{a} + \frac{1}{b} \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$,we get:
$0 + \frac{1}{b} \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 0$
Since $b \neq 0$,we must have $\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = 0$.
Thus,the required differential equation is $y'' = 0$.
65
Medium
Find the differential equation for the family of curves $y^{2}=a(b^{2}-x^{2})$ by eliminating the arbitrary constants $a$ and $b$.

Solution

(D) Given equation: $y^{2}=a(b^{2}-x^{2})$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$2y \frac{dy}{dx} = a(-2x)$
$y y' = -ax$ --- $(1)$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$y' y' + y y'' = -a$
$(y')^{2} + y y'' = -a$ --- $(2)$
From $(1)$,we have $a = -\frac{y y'}{x}$. Substituting this into $(2)$:
$(y')^{2} + y y'' = -(-\frac{y y'}{x})$
$(y')^{2} + y y'' = \frac{y y'}{x}$
Multiplying by $x$:
$x(y')^{2} + x y y'' = y y'$
$x y y'' + x(y')^{2} - y y' = 0$
66
Difficult
Find the differential equation for the family of curves given by $y = a e^{3x} + b e^{-2x}$ by eliminating the arbitrary constants $a$ and $b$.

Solution

(N/A) Given equation: $y = a e^{3x} + b e^{-2x}$ .............$(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$y' = 3a e^{3x} - 2b e^{-2x}$ .............$(2)$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$y'' = 9a e^{3x} + 4b e^{-2x}$ .............$(3)$
To eliminate $a$ and $b$,we can use the characteristic equation method or solve the system of equations. From $(1)$ and $(2)$:
$y' + 2y = (3a e^{3x} - 2b e^{-2x}) + 2(a e^{3x} + b e^{-2x}) = 5a e^{3x} \Rightarrow a e^{3x} = \frac{y' + 2y}{5}$
$y' - 3y = (3a e^{3x} - 2b e^{-2x}) - 3(a e^{3x} + b e^{-2x}) = -5b e^{-2x} \Rightarrow b e^{-2x} = \frac{3y - y'}{5}$
Substituting these into $(3)$:
$y'' = 9\left(\frac{y' + 2y}{5}\right) + 4\left(\frac{3y - y'}{5}\right)$
$y'' = \frac{9y' + 18y + 12y - 4y'}{5}$
$y'' = \frac{5y' + 30y}{5}$
$y'' = y' + 6y$
$y'' - y' - 6y = 0$
67
Medium
Find the differential equation for the family of curves given by $y = e^{2x}(a + bx)$ by eliminating the arbitrary constants $a$ and $b$.

Solution

(N/A) $y = e^{2x}(a + bx)$ ...........$(1)$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$,we get:
$y' = 2e^{2x}(a + bx) + e^{2x}(b)$
$y' = 2y + be^{2x}$ ...........$(2)$
Rearranging equation $(2)$ to isolate the term with $b$:
$y' - 2y = be^{2x}$ ...........$(3)$
Differentiating both sides of equation $(3)$ with respect to $x$:
$y'' - 2y' = b(2e^{2x})$
$y'' - 2y' = 2(be^{2x})$
Substitute $be^{2x} = y' - 2y$ from equation $(3)$ into the above equation:
$y'' - 2y' = 2(y' - 2y)$
$y'' - 2y' = 2y' - 4y$
$y'' - 4y' + 4y = 0$
This is the required differential equation.
68
Difficult
Find the differential equation for the family of curves given by $y = e^{x}(a \cos x + b \sin x)$ by eliminating the arbitrary constants $a$ and $b$.

Solution

(D) Given the equation: $y = e^{x}(a \cos x + b \sin x)$ ............$(1)$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$ using the product rule:
$y' = e^{x}(a \cos x + b \sin x) + e^{x}(-a \sin x + b \cos x)$
$y' = y + e^{x}(-a \sin x + b \cos x)$ ............$(2)$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$y'' = y' + [e^{x}(-a \sin x + b \cos x) + e^{x}(-a \cos x - b \sin x)]$
$y'' = y' + (y' - y) + e^{x}(-a \cos x - b \sin x)$
$y'' = 2y' - y - e^{x}(a \cos x + b \sin x)$
Since $e^{x}(a \cos x + b \sin x) = y$,we substitute this back:
$y'' = 2y' - y - y$
$y'' = 2y' - 2y$
$y'' - 2y' + 2y = 0$
This is the required differential equation.
69
MediumMCQ
Form the differential equation of the family of circles touching the $y$-axis at the origin.
A
$x^2 - y^2 + 2xyy' = 0$
B
$x^2 + y^2 + 2xyy' = 0$
C
$x^2 - y^2 - 2xyy' = 0$
D
$x^2 + y^2 - 2xyy' = 0$

Solution

(A) The center of the circle touching the $y$-axis at the origin lies on the $x$-axis. Let $(a, 0)$ be the center of the circle.
Since it touches the $y$-axis at the origin,its radius is $|a|$.
The equation of the circle with center $(a, 0)$ and radius $|a|$ is $(x-a)^2 + y^2 = a^2$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 - 2ax + a^2 + y^2 = a^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 + y^2 = 2ax$ ... $(1)$.
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get $2x + 2yy' = 2a$,or $x + yy' = a$.
Substituting the value of $a$ into equation $(1)$,we get $x^2 + y^2 = 2(x + yy')x$.
$x^2 + y^2 = 2x^2 + 2xyy'$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $y^2 - x^2 + 2xyy' = 0$,or $x^2 - y^2 = 2xyy'$.
Thus,the required differential equation is $x^2 - y^2 + 2xyy' = 0$.
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70
MediumMCQ
Form the differential equation of the family of parabolas having vertex at origin and axis along the positive $y$-axis.
A
$x y^{\prime}-2 y=0$
B
$x y^{\prime}+2 y=0$
C
$2 x y^{\prime}-y=0$
D
$x y^{\prime}-y=0$

Solution

(A) The equation of the parabola having the vertex at the origin and the axis along the positive $y$-axis is:
$x^{2}=4 a y$ $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$2 x=4 a y^{\prime}$ $(2)$
Dividing equation $(2)$ by equation $(1)$,we get:
$\frac{2 x}{x^{2}}=\frac{4 a y^{\prime}}{4 a y}$
$\Rightarrow \frac{2}{x}=\frac{y^{\prime}}{y}$
$\Rightarrow x y^{\prime}=2 y$
$\Rightarrow x y^{\prime}-2 y=0$
This is the required differential equation.
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71
Difficult
Form the differential equation of the family of ellipses having foci on the $y$-axis and centre at the origin.

Solution

(N/A) The equation of the family of ellipses having foci on the $y$-axis and the centre at the origin is given by:
$\frac{x^{2}}{b^{2}}+\frac{y^{2}}{a^{2}}=1$ --- $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{2x}{b^{2}}+\frac{2yy'}{a^{2}}=0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{b^{2}}+\frac{yy'}{a^{2}}=0$ --- $(2)$
Dividing by $x$,we get $\frac{1}{b^{2}} = -\frac{yy'}{a^{2}x}$.
Differentiating equation $(2)$ with respect to $x$ again:
$\frac{1}{b^{2}}+\frac{y' \cdot y' + y \cdot y''}{a^{2}} = 0$
Substituting $\frac{1}{b^{2}} = -\frac{yy'}{a^{2}x}$ into the equation:
$-\frac{yy'}{a^{2}x} + \frac{(y')^{2} + yy''}{a^{2}} = 0$
Multiplying by $a^{2}x$:
$-yy' + x(y')^{2} + xyy'' = 0$
Thus,the required differential equation is:
$xyy'' + x(y')^{2} - yy' = 0$
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72
Medium
Form the differential equation of the family of hyperbolas having foci on the $x$-axis and centre at the origin.

Solution

(N/A) The standard equation of the family of hyperbolas with the centre at the origin and foci along the $x$-axis is:
$\frac{x^{2}}{a^{2}} - \frac{y^{2}}{b^{2}} = 1$ --- $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{2x}{a^{2}} - \frac{2yy'}{b^{2}} = 0$
$\Rightarrow \frac{x}{a^{2}} = \frac{yy'}{b^{2}}$ --- $(2)$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$ using the product rule:
$\frac{1}{a^{2}} = \frac{1}{b^{2}} (y' \cdot y' + y \cdot y'')$
$\Rightarrow \frac{1}{a^{2}} = \frac{1}{b^{2}} ((y')^{2} + yy'')$ --- $(3)$
Substitute the value of $\frac{1}{a^{2}}$ from equation $(3)$ into equation $(2)$:
$x \cdot \frac{1}{b^{2}} ((y')^{2} + yy'') = \frac{yy'}{b^{2}}$
Since $b^{2} \neq 0$,we multiply by $b^{2}$:
$x(y')^{2} + xyy'' = yy'$
Rearranging the terms,we get the required differential equation:
$xyy'' + x(y')^{2} - yy' = 0$
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73
MediumMCQ
Form the differential equation of the family of circles having centre on the $y$-axis and radius $3$ units.
A
$x^2(y')^2 + x^2 = 9(y')^2$
B
$(x^2 - 9)(y')^2 + x^2 = 0$
C
$(x^2 + 9)(y')^2 + x^2 = 0$
D
$(x^2 - 9)(y')^2 - x^2 = 0$

Solution

(B) Let the centre of the circle on the $y$-axis be $(0, b)$.
The equation of the family of circles with centre $(0, b)$ and radius $3$ is:
$x^2 + (y - b)^2 = 3^2$
$x^2 + (y - b)^2 = 9$ --- $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$2x + 2(y - b) \cdot y' = 0$
$(y - b) \cdot y' = -x$
$(y - b) = -\frac{x}{y'}$
Substituting the value of $(y - b)$ in equation $(1)$:
$x^2 + \left(-\frac{x}{y'}\right)^2 = 9$
$x^2 + \frac{x^2}{(y')^2} = 9$
Multiplying by $(y')^2$:
$x^2(y')^2 + x^2 = 9(y')^2$
$x^2(y')^2 - 9(y')^2 + x^2 = 0$
$(x^2 - 9)(y')^2 + x^2 = 0$
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74
MediumMCQ
Which of the following differential equations has $y=c_{1} e^{x}+c_{2} e^{-x}$ as the general solution?
A
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-y=0$
B
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+y=0$
C
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+1=0$
D
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-1=0$

Solution

(A) The given equation is:
$y=c_{1} e^{x}+c_{2} e^{-x}$ $(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d y}{d x}=c_{1} e^{x}-c_{2} e^{-x}$
Again,differentiating with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=c_{1} e^{x}+c_{2} e^{-x}$
Since the right-hand side is equal to $y$ from equation $(1)$,we have:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=y$
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-y=0$
This is the required differential equation.
Hence,the correct answer is $A$.
75
MediumMCQ
Which of the following differential equations has $y=x$ as one of its particular solutions?
A
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-x^{2} \frac{d y}{d x}+x y=x$
B
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-x \frac{d y}{d x}+x y=0$
C
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+x \frac{d y}{d x}+x y=x$
D
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}+x \frac{d y}{d x}+x y=0$

Solution

(B) Given the curve $y=x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d y}{d x}=1$ $(1)$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$,we get:
$\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=0$ $(2)$
Now,substitute $y=x$,$\frac{d y}{d x}=1$,and $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}=0$ into the options:
For option $B$: $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-x \frac{d y}{d x}+x y = 0 - x(1) + x(x) = -x + x^{2} \neq 0$.
Wait,let us re-check the options. If we test $y=x$ in option $B$: $0 - x(1) + x(x) = x^2 - x \neq 0$.
Let us test $y=x$ in option $D$: $0 + x(1) + x(x) = x^2 + x \neq 0$.
Let us re-examine the provided options. If we check option $B$ again: $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} - x \frac{d y}{d x} + y = 0$. Substituting $y=x$,$0 - x(1) + x = 0$. This holds true.
Given the options provided,there might be a typo in the question's options. However,based on standard problems,if the equation is $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} - x \frac{d y}{d x} + y = 0$,then $y=x$ is a solution. Given the choices,none satisfy $y=x$ perfectly as written. Assuming the intended equation was $\frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}} - x \frac{d y}{d x} + y = 0$,option $B$ is the closest match.
76
Difficult
Form the differential equation of the family of circles in the second quadrant and touching the coordinate axes.

Solution

(N/A) Let $C$ denote the family of circles in the second quadrant and touching the coordinate axes. Let $(-a, a)$ be the coordinate of the centre of any member of this family.
The equation representing the family $C$ is
$(x+a)^{2}+(y-a)^{2}=a^{2}$ ............$(1)$
or $x^{2}+y^{2}+2ax-2ay+a^{2}=0$ .............. $(2)$
Differentiating equation $(2)$ with respect to $x$,we get
$2x+2y \frac{dy}{dx}+2a-2a \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
or $x+y \frac{dy}{dx} = a \left(\frac{dy}{dx}-1\right)$
or $a = \frac{x+y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}$
Substituting the value of $a$ in equation $(1)$,we get
$\left[x+\frac{x+y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}\right]^{2}+\left[y-\frac{x+y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}\right]^{2}=\left[\frac{x+y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}\right]^{2}$
or $\left[\frac{x y^{\prime}-x+x+y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}\right]^{2}+\left[\frac{y y^{\prime}-y-x-y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}\right]^{2}=\left[\frac{x+y y^{\prime}}{y^{\prime}-1}\right]^{2}$
or $(x y^{\prime}+y y^{\prime})^{2}+(-y-x)^{2}=(x+y y^{\prime})^{2}$
or $(x+y)^{2} (y^{\prime})^{2}+(x+y)^{2}=(x+y y^{\prime})^{2}$
or $(x+y)^{2} [1+(y^{\prime})^{2}]=(x+y y^{\prime})^{2}$
This is the required differential equation.
Solution diagram
77
Medium
Verify that the given function $y=ae^{x}+be^{-x}+x^{2}$ is a solution of the differential equation $x \frac{d^{2} y}{dx^{2}}+2 \frac{dy}{dx}-xy+x^{2}-2=0$.

Solution

Given function: $y=ae^{x}+be^{-x}+x^{2}$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = ae^{x} - be^{-x} + 2x$
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = ae^{x} + be^{-x} + 2$
Substitute $\frac{dy}{dx}$ and $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$ into the $L$.$H$.$S$. of the differential equation:
$L.H.S. = x(ae^{x} + be^{-x} + 2) + 2(ae^{x} - be^{-x} + 2x) - x(ae^{x} + be^{-x} + x^{2}) + x^{2} - 2$
$= axe^{x} + bxe^{-x} + 2x + 2ae^{x} - 2be^{-x} + 4x - axe^{x} - bxe^{-x} - x^{3} + x^{2} - 2$
$= 2ae^{x} - 2be^{-x} - x^{3} + x^{2} + 6x - 2$
Since $L.H.S. \neq 0$,the given function is not a solution of the differential equation.
78
Medium
For each of the exercises given below,verify that the given function (implicit or explicit) is a solution of the corresponding differential equation.
$y=e^{x}(a \cos x+b \sin x) \quad: \frac{d^{2} y}{d x^{2}}-2 \frac{d y}{d x}+2 y=0$

Solution

(N/A) Given function: $y=e^{x}(a \cos x+b \sin x) = ae^{x} \cos x + be^{x} \sin x$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = a(e^{x} \cos x - e^{x} \sin x) + b(e^{x} \sin x + e^{x} \cos x)$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = e^{x}[(a+b) \cos x + (b-a) \sin x]$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = \frac{d}{dx} \{e^{x}[(a+b) \cos x + (b-a) \sin x]\}$
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = e^{x}[(a+b) \cos x + (b-a) \sin x] + e^{x}[-(a+b) \sin x + (b-a) \cos x]$
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = e^{x}[(a+b+b-a) \cos x + (b-a-a-b) \sin x]$
$\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = e^{x}[2b \cos x - 2a \sin x]$.
Substituting $\frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$,$\frac{dy}{dx}$,and $y$ into the $L.H.S.$ of the differential equation:
$L.H.S. = \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} - 2\frac{dy}{dx} + 2y$
$= e^{x}[2b \cos x - 2a \sin x] - 2e^{x}[(a+b) \cos x + (b-a) \sin x] + 2e^{x}[a \cos x + b \sin x]$
$= e^{x}[2b \cos x - 2a \sin x - 2a \cos x - 2b \sin x + 2b \sin x - 2a \cos x + 2a \cos x + 2b \sin x]$
$= e^{x}[(2b - 2a - 2b + 2a) \cos x + (-2a - 2b + 2b + 2a) \sin x]$
$= e^{x}[0 \cos x + 0 \sin x] = 0 = R.H.S.$
Thus,the given function is a solution of the differential equation.
79
Medium
Verify that the given function $x^{2}=2 y^{2} \log y$ is a solution of the corresponding differential equation $(x^{2}+y^{2}) \frac{dy}{dx}-xy=0$.

Solution

Given function: $x^{2}=2 y^{2} \log y$
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$2x = 2 \frac{d}{dx} [y^{2} \log y]$
$x = \frac{d}{dx} [y^{2} \log y]$
$x = 2y \log y \frac{dy}{dx} + y^{2} \cdot \frac{1}{y} \frac{dy}{dx}$
$x = \frac{dy}{dx} (2y \log y + y)$
$x = y \frac{dy}{dx} (2 \log y + 1)$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{x}{y(1+2 \log y)}$
Now,substitute $\frac{dy}{dx}$ into the $L.H.S.$ of the differential equation $(x^{2}+y^{2}) \frac{dy}{dx}-xy$:
$L.H.S. = (2y^{2} \log y + y^{2}) \cdot \frac{x}{y(1+2 \log y)} - xy$
$L.H.S. = y^{2}(2 \log y + 1) \cdot \frac{x}{y(1+2 \log y)} - xy$
$L.H.S. = y(2 \log y + 1) \cdot \frac{x}{(1+2 \log y)} - xy$
$L.H.S. = xy - xy = 0$
Since $L.H.S. = R.H.S.$,the given function is a solution of the differential equation.
80
Medium
Form the differential equation representing the family of curves given by $(x-a)^{2}+2 y^{2}=a^{2},$ where $a$ is an arbitrary constant.

Solution

(D) Given equation: $(x-a)^{2}+2 y^{2}=a^{2}$
Expanding the equation: $x^{2}-2ax+a^{2}+2y^{2}=a^{2}$
Simplifying: $x^{2}-2ax+2y^{2}=0$
$2ax = x^{2}+2y^{2}$
$a = \frac{x^{2}+2y^{2}}{2x}$
Now,differentiate the equation $x^{2}-2ax+2y^{2}=0$ with respect to $x$:
$2x - 2a + 4y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$x - a + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
Substitute the value of $a$:
$x - \frac{x^{2}+2y^{2}}{2x} + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
Multiply by $2x$:
$2x^{2} - (x^{2}+2y^{2}) + 4xy \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$2x^{2} - x^{2} - 2y^{2} + 4xy \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$x^{2} - 2y^{2} + 4xy \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$
$4xy \frac{dy}{dx} = 2y^{2} - x^{2}$
$\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{2y^{2}-x^{2}}{4xy}$
81
Difficult
Form the differential equation of the family of circles in the first quadrant which touch the coordinate axes.

Solution

(N/A) The equation of a circle in the first quadrant with centre $(a, a)$ and radius $(a)$ which touches the coordinate axes is:
$(x-a)^{2}+(y-a)^{2}=a^{2}$ $(1)$
Differentiating equation $(1)$ with respect to $x$,we get:
$2(x-a)+2(y-a) y^{\prime}=0$
$(x-a)+(y-a) y^{\prime}=0$
$x-a+yy^{\prime}-ay^{\prime}=0$
$x+y y^{\prime}-a(1+y^{\prime})=0$
$a=\frac{x+y y^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}$
Substituting the value of $a$ in equation $(1)$,we get:
$\left[x-\left(\frac{x+yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right)\right]^{2}+\left[y-\left(\frac{x+yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right)\right]^{2}=\left(\frac{x+yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right)^{2}$
$\left[\frac{x+xy^{\prime}-x-yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right]^{2}+\left[\frac{y+yy^{\prime}-x-yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right]^{2}=\left[\frac{x+yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right]^{2}$
$\left[\frac{x y^{\prime}-y y^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right]^{2}+\left[\frac{y-x}{1+y^{\prime}}\right]^{2}=\left[\frac{x+yy^{\prime}}{1+y^{\prime}}\right]^{2}$
$(y^{\prime})^{2}(x-y)^{2}+(y-x)^{2}=(x+yy^{\prime})^{2}$
$(x-y)^{2}[1+(y^{\prime})^{2}]=(x+yy^{\prime})^{2}$
Solution diagram
82
DifficultMCQ
The differential equation satisfied by the system of parabolas $y^{2} = 4a(x + a)$ is
A
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} - 2x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) - y = 0$
B
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} - 2x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + y = 0$
C
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} + 2x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) - y = 0$
D
$y\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) + 2x\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right) - y = 0$

Solution

(C) Given the equation of the parabola: $y^{2} = 4ax + 4a^{2}$.
Differentiating both sides with respect to $x$:
$2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 4a$
$\Rightarrow a = \frac{y}{2} \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substitute the value of $a$ back into the original equation:
$y^{2} = 4\left(\frac{y}{2} \frac{dy}{dx}\right)x + 4\left(\frac{y}{2} \frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2}$.
Simplify the equation:
$y^{2} = 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + 4 \cdot \frac{y^{2}}{4} \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2}$.
$y^{2} = 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + y^{2} \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2}$.
Dividing by $y$ (assuming $y \neq 0$):
$y = 2x \frac{dy}{dx} + y \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2}$.
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$y \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^{2} + 2x \frac{dy}{dx} - y = 0$.
83
MediumMCQ
The difference between the degree and the order of the differential equation that represents the family of curves given by $y^{2}=a\left(x+\frac{\sqrt{a}}{2}\right)$,where $a>0$,is:
A
$4$
B
$3$
C
$1$
D
$2$

Solution

(D) Given the family of curves: $y^{2}=a\left(x+\frac{\sqrt{a}}{2}\right) = ax + \frac{a^{3/2}}{2} \quad ...(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2yy' = a$
Substitute $a = 2yy'$ into equation $(1)$:
$y^{2} = (2yy')x + \frac{(2yy')^{3/2}}{2}$
Rearrange the terms:
$y^{2} - 2xyy' = \frac{(2yy')^{3/2}}{2}$
Square both sides to eliminate the fractional exponent:
$(y^{2} - 2xyy')^{2} = \frac{(2yy')^{3}}{4}$
$(y^{2} - 2xyy')^{2} = 2y^{3}(y')^{3}$
The highest order derivative present is $y'$,so the order is $1$.
The highest power of the highest order derivative is $3$,so the degree is $3$.
The difference between the degree and the order is $3 - 1 = 2$.
84
DifficultMCQ
$A$ differential equation representing the family of parabolas with axis parallel to the $y$-axis and whose length of latus rectum is the distance of the point $(2, -3)$ from the line $3x + 4y = 5$,is given by:
A
$10 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = 11$
B
$11 \frac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}} = 10$
C
$10 \frac{d^{2}x}{dy^{2}} = 11$
D
$11 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = 10$

Solution

(D) The length of the latus rectum $4a$ is the distance from the point $(2, -3)$ to the line $3x + 4y - 5 = 0$.
$4a = \frac{|3(2) + 4(-3) - 5|}{\sqrt{3^{2} + 4^{2}}} = \frac{|6 - 12 - 5|}{5} = \frac{|-11|}{5} = \frac{11}{5}$.
Since the axis is parallel to the $y$-axis,the equation of the parabola is $(x - h)^{2} = 4a(y - k)$,where $4a = \frac{11}{5}$.
$(x - h)^{2} = \frac{11}{5}(y - k)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2(x - h) = \frac{11}{5} \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Differentiating again with respect to $x$:
$2 = \frac{11}{5} \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$.
$10 = 11 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}}$,which is $11 \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} = 10$.
85
DifficultMCQ
The differential equation of the family of circles passing through the points $(0,2)$ and $(0,-2)$ is
A
$2 x y \frac{d y}{d x} + (x^{2} - y^{2} + 4) = 0$
B
$2 x y \frac{d y}{d x} + (x^{2} + y^{2} - 4) = 0$
C
$2 x y \frac{d y}{d x} + (y^{2} - x^{2} + 4) = 0$
D
$2 x y \frac{d y}{d x} - (x^{2} - y^{2} + 4) = 0$

Solution

(A) The general equation of a circle passing through $(0, 2)$ and $(0, -2)$ is given by the family of circles $x^{2} + y^{2} + 2gx + 2fy + c = 0$.
Since the points $(0, 2)$ and $(0, -2)$ lie on the circle,we have $4 + 4f + c = 0$ and $4 - 4f + c = 0$,which implies $f = 0$ and $c = -4$.
Thus,the equation of the family of circles is $x^{2} + y^{2} + 2gx - 4 = 0$,which can be written as $x^{2} + y^{2} - 4 + 2gx = 0$.
Dividing by $x$ (assuming $x \neq 0$),we get $\frac{x^{2} + y^{2} - 4}{x} + 2g = 0$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{x^{2} + y^{2} - 4}{x} \right) = 0$.
Using the quotient rule,$\frac{x(2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx}) - (x^{2} + y^{2} - 4)(1)}{x^{2}} = 0$.
This simplifies to $2x^{2} + 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} - x^{2} - y^{2} + 4 = 0$.
Rearranging the terms,we get $2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + x^{2} - y^{2} + 4 = 0$.
86
DifficultMCQ
The differential equation of the family of circles passing through the origin and having their center on the line $y=x$ is:
A
$(x^2-y^2+2xy) dx = (x^2-y^2+2xy) dy$
B
$(x^2+y^2+2xy) dx = (x^2+y^2-2xy) dy$
C
$(x^2-y^2+2xy) dx = (x^2-y^2-2xy) dy$
D
$(x^2+y^2-2xy) dx = (x^2+y^2+2xy) dy$

Solution

(C) Let the center of the circle be $(h, h)$ since it lies on the line $y=x$.
Since the circle passes through the origin $(0,0)$,its radius $r$ is the distance from $(h, h)$ to $(0,0)$,so $r^2 = h^2 + h^2 = 2h^2$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-h)^2 + (y-h)^2 = 2h^2$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 - 2xh + h^2 + y^2 - 2yh + h^2 = 2h^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 + y^2 - 2h(x+y) = 0$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $2x + 2yy' - 2h(1+y') = 0$,which gives $h = \frac{x+yy'}{1+y'}$.
Substituting $h$ back into the circle equation: $x^2 + y^2 = 2(\frac{x+yy'}{1+y'})(x+y)$.
$(x^2+y^2)(1+y') = 2(x+y)(x+yy')$.
$(x^2+y^2) + (x^2+y^2)y' = 2(x^2 + xyy' + xy + y^2y')$.
$(x^2+y^2) + (x^2+y^2)y' = 2x^2 + 2xyy' + 2xy + 2y^2y'$.
Rearranging terms to isolate $y'$: $(x^2+y^2-2xy-2y^2)y' = 2x^2 + 2xy - x^2 - y^2$.
$(x^2-y^2-2xy)y' = x^2-y^2+2xy$.
Thus,$(x^2-y^2+2xy) dx = (x^2-y^2-2xy) dy$.
87
DifficultMCQ
Let $f(x)$ be a positive function such that the area bounded by $y=f(x), y=0$ from $x=0$ to $x=a>0$ is $e^{-a}+4a^2+a-1$. Then the differential equation,whose general solution is $y=c_1 f(x)+c_2$,where $c_1$ and $c_2$ are arbitrary constants,is :
A
$(8e^x-1) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}+\frac{dy}{dx}=0$
B
$(8e^x+1) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}-\frac{dy}{dx}=0$
C
$(8e^x+1) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}+\frac{dy}{dx}=0$
D
$(8e^x-1) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}-\frac{dy}{dx}=0$

Solution

(B) Given the area under the curve $y=f(x)$ from $x=0$ to $x=a$ is $\int_0^a f(x) dx = e^{-a}+4a^2+a-1$.
By the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus,differentiating both sides with respect to $a$ gives $f(a) = \frac{d}{da}(e^{-a}+4a^2+a-1) = -e^{-a}+8a+1$.
Thus,$f(x) = -e^{-x}+8x+1$.
Given the general solution $y = c_1 f(x) + c_2$,we differentiate with respect to $x$:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = c_1 f'(x) = c_1(e^{-x}+8)$.
$\frac{d^2y}{dx^2} = c_1 f''(x) = c_1(e^{-x})$.
From the second derivative,we have $c_1 = e^x \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}$.
Substituting $c_1$ into the first derivative equation:
$\frac{dy}{dx} = (e^x \frac{d^2y}{dx^2})(e^{-x}+8) = \frac{d^2y}{dx^2}(1+8e^x)$.
Rearranging gives $(8e^x+1) \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} - \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
88
MediumMCQ
The differential equation of the family of circles,whose centres are on the $X$-axis and which touch the $Y$-axis,is
A
$4(x+y \frac{dy}{dx})^2 x^2 = (x^2+y^2)^2$
B
$(x+y \frac{dy}{dx})^2 x^2 = (x^2+y^2)^2$
C
$2(x+y \frac{dy}{dx})^2 x^2 = (x^2+y^2)^2$
D
$(x+y \frac{dy}{dx})^2 x^2 = 4(x^2+y^2)^2$

Solution

(A) The equation of a circle with center $(h, 0)$ on the $X$-axis and radius $r = |h|$ (since it touches the $Y$-axis) is $(x-h)^2 + y^2 = h^2$.
Expanding this,we get $x^2 - 2xh + h^2 + y^2 = h^2$,which simplifies to $x^2 + y^2 = 2xh$.
Let $h = b$. Then $x^2 + y^2 = 2bx$ ... $(i)$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $2x + 2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 2b$,or $x + y \frac{dy}{dx} = b$ ... $(ii)$.
Substituting $(ii)$ into $(i)$,we get $x^2 + y^2 = 2x(x + y \frac{dy}{dx})$.
Squaring both sides,we get $(x^2 + y^2)^2 = 4x^2(x + y \frac{dy}{dx})^2$.
89
MediumMCQ
The order of the differential equation whose general solution is given by $y = (C_1 + C_2) \sin (x + C_3) - C_4 e^{x + C_5}$ is (where $C_1, C_2, C_3, C_4, C_5$ are arbitrary constants).
A
$5$
B
$4$
C
$2$
D
$3$

Solution

(D) The given general solution is $y = (C_1 + C_2) \sin (x + C_3) - C_4 e^{x + C_5}$.
We can simplify the constants as follows:
Let $A = (C_1 + C_2)$. Since $C_1$ and $C_2$ are arbitrary constants,their sum $A$ is also an arbitrary constant.
Let $B = C_4 e^{C_5}$. Since $C_4$ and $C_5$ are arbitrary constants,$B$ is also an arbitrary constant.
Now,the equation becomes $y = A \sin (x + C_3) - B e^x$.
Using the trigonometric identity $\sin (x + C_3) = \sin x \cos C_3 + \cos x \sin C_3$,we get:
$y = A (\sin x \cos C_3 + \cos x \sin C_3) - B e^x$
$y = (A \cos C_3) \sin x + (A \sin C_3) \cos x - B e^x$.
Let $K_1 = A \cos C_3$,$K_2 = A \sin C_3$,and $K_3 = -B$.
These $K_1, K_2, K_3$ are independent arbitrary constants.
Thus,the equation simplifies to $y = K_1 \sin x + K_2 \cos x + K_3 e^x$.
Since there are $3$ independent arbitrary constants in the general solution,the order of the corresponding differential equation is $3$.
90
EasyMCQ
The differential equation representing the family of curves $y^2=2 c(x+\sqrt{c})$,where $c$ is a positive parameter,is of
A
order $1$,degree $4$
B
order $2$,degree $3$
C
order $2$,degree $4$
D
order $1$,degree $3$

Solution

(D) Given equation: $y^2=2 c(x+\sqrt{c}) \dots (i)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2 y \frac{dy}{dx} = 2c \implies c = y \frac{dy}{dx} \dots (ii)$
Substituting $(ii)$ into $(i)$:
$y^2 = 2 \left(y \frac{dy}{dx}\right) \left(x + \sqrt{y \frac{dy}{dx}}\right)$
Dividing by $y$ (assuming $y \neq 0$):
$y = 2 \frac{dy}{dx} \left(x + \sqrt{y \frac{dy}{dx}}\right)$
$y - 2x \frac{dy}{dx} = 2 \frac{dy}{dx} \sqrt{y \frac{dy}{dx}}$
Squaring both sides:
$(y - 2x \frac{dy}{dx})^2 = 4 \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 \left(y \frac{dy}{dx}\right)$
$(y - 2x \frac{dy}{dx})^2 = 4y \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^3$
The highest order derivative is $\frac{dy}{dx}$,so the order is $1$. The power of the highest order derivative is $3$,so the degree is $3$.
91
MediumMCQ
The degree of the differential equation whose solution is $y^2=8a(x+a)$ is
A
$2$
B
$1$
C
$4$
D
$3$

Solution

(A) Given the equation: $y^2 = 8ax + 8a^2$ $(1)$
Differentiating with respect to $x$:
$2y \frac{dy}{dx} = 8a$
$\Rightarrow a = \frac{y}{4} \frac{dy}{dx}$
Substituting the value of $a$ into equation $(1)$:
$y^2 = 8 \left( \frac{y}{4} \frac{dy}{dx} \right) x + 8 \left( \frac{y}{4} \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
$y^2 = 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + 8 \left( \frac{y^2}{16} \right) \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
$y^2 = 2xy \frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{y^2}{2} \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
Multiplying by $2$ to clear the fraction:
$2y^2 = 4xy \frac{dy}{dx} + y^2 \left( \frac{dy}{dx} \right)^2$
In this differential equation,the highest order derivative is $\frac{dy}{dx}$,which has an order of $1$. The highest power of the highest order derivative is $2$. Therefore,the degree is $2$.
92
EasyMCQ
The order of the differential equation whose solution is $y=a \cos x+b \sin x+c e^{-x}$ is
A
$3$
B
$4$
C
$2$
D
$1$

Solution

(A) The given solution is $y=a \cos x+b \sin x+c e^{-x}$.
Since the solution contains $3$ arbitrary constants $(a, b, c)$,the order of the corresponding differential equation is equal to the number of arbitrary constants.
Therefore,the order of the differential equation is $3$.
93
MediumMCQ
The order of the differential equation of all circles whose radius is $4$,is . . . . . .
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(B) The general equation of a circle with radius $r=4$ and center $(h, k)$ is given by $(x-h)^2 + (y-k)^2 = 4^2$.
Here,$h$ and $k$ are arbitrary constants.
Since there are $2$ independent arbitrary constants,the order of the differential equation is equal to the number of arbitrary constants.
Therefore,the order of the differential equation is $2$.
94
EasyMCQ
The order of the differential equation of all parabolas,whose latus rectum is $4a$ and axis is parallel to the $x$-axis,is
A
One
B
Four
C
Three
D
Two

Solution

(D) The general equation of a parabola with latus rectum $4a$ and axis parallel to the $x$-axis is given by $(y-k)^2 = 4a(x-h)$.
Here,$a$ is a fixed parameter (given as the latus rectum length),while $h$ and $k$ are arbitrary constants representing the coordinates of the vertex $(h, k)$.
Since there are $2$ arbitrary constants,the order of the differential equation is equal to the number of arbitrary constants.
Therefore,the order of the differential equation is $2$.
Solution diagram
95
EasyMCQ
The order of the differential equation whose solution is $a e^{x} + b e^{2x} + c e^{3x} + d = 0$ is:
A
$1$
B
$2$
C
$3$
D
$4$

Solution

(D) The given equation is $a e^{x} + b e^{2x} + c e^{3x} + d = 0$.
This equation contains $4$ arbitrary constants,namely $a, b, c,$ and $d$.
By definition,the order of a differential equation is equal to the number of independent arbitrary constants present in its general solution.
Since there are $4$ arbitrary constants,the order of the differential equation is $4$.
96
MediumMCQ
The differential equation of all straight lines passing through the point $(1, -1)$ is
A
$y = (x - 1) \frac{dy}{dx} - 1$
B
$x = (x - 1) \frac{dy}{dx} + 1$
C
$y + 1 = (x - 1) \frac{dy}{dx}$
D
$y = 2(x - 1) \frac{dy}{dx}$

Solution

(C) The equation of a straight line passing through the point $(1, -1)$ with slope $m$ is given by the point-slope form:
$y - y_1 = m(x - x_1)$
Substituting the point $(1, -1)$,we get:
$y - (-1) = m(x - 1)$
$y + 1 = m(x - 1)$
Since $m = \frac{dy}{dx}$,we substitute this into the equation:
$y + 1 = \frac{dy}{dx}(x - 1)$
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$y + 1 = (x - 1) \frac{dy}{dx}$
Comparing this with the given options,the correct form is $y + 1 = (x - 1) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
97
MediumMCQ
The differential equation whose solution represents the family $x^2 y = 4e^x + c$,where $c$ is an arbitrary constant,is
A
$x \frac{dy}{dx} + xy = 0$
B
$x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} + (2xy - 4e^x) = 0$
C
$x \frac{dy}{dx} + (x - 2)y = 0$
D
$x \frac{dy}{dx} + (2 - x)y = 0$

Solution

(B) Given the family of curves: $x^2 y = 4e^x + c$.
To find the differential equation,we differentiate both sides with respect to $x$:
$\frac{d}{dx}(x^2 y) = \frac{d}{dx}(4e^x + c)$.
Using the product rule on the left side:
$x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} + y \frac{d}{dx}(x^2) = 4e^x$.
$x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} + 2xy = 4e^x$.
Rearranging the terms,we get:
$x^2 \frac{dy}{dx} + (2xy - 4e^x) = 0$.
Thus,the correct option is $B$.
98
MediumMCQ
The differential equation of all circles having their centres on the line $y=5$ and touching the $X$-axis is ......
A
$(5-y) \frac{dy}{dx} + y^2 - 10y = 0$
B
$(5-y)^2 \frac{d^2y}{dx^2} + y^2 - 10y = 0$
C
$(5-y) \frac{dy}{dx} + y - 10 = 0$
D
$(5-y)^2 \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + y^2 - 10y = 0$

Solution

(D) The center of the circle is $(h, 5)$ and it touches the $X$-axis,so its radius $r$ is equal to the absolute value of the $y$-coordinate of the center,which is $r = 5$.
The equation of the circle is $(x-h)^2 + (y-5)^2 = 5^2$.
$(x-h)^2 + (y-5)^2 = 25$.
Differentiating with respect to $x$,we get $2(x-h) + 2(y-5) \frac{dy}{dx} = 0$.
Thus,$(x-h) = -(y-5) \frac{dy}{dx}$.
Substituting this into the circle equation: $[-(y-5) \frac{dy}{dx}]^2 + (y-5)^2 = 25$.
$(y-5)^2 \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + (y-5)^2 = 25$.
$(y-5)^2 \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + y^2 - 10y + 25 = 25$.
$(y-5)^2 \left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + y^2 - 10y = 0$.
99
MediumMCQ
The differential equation satisfied by $y = X \sin(6t + 5) + Y \cos(6t + 5)$ is (where $X$ and $Y$ are constants).
A
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} + 6y = 0$
B
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} = 0$
C
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} + 36y = 0$
D
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} + 25y = 0$

Solution

(C) Given the equation: $y = X \sin(6t + 5) + Y \cos(6t + 5)$.
First,differentiate $y$ with respect to $t$:
$\frac{dy}{dt} = X \cdot \cos(6t + 5) \cdot 6 - Y \cdot \sin(6t + 5) \cdot 6 = 6[X \cos(6t + 5) - Y \sin(6t + 5)]$.
Now,differentiate again with respect to $t$:
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} = 6[X \cdot (-\sin(6t + 5)) \cdot 6 - Y \cdot \cos(6t + 5) \cdot 6]$
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} = -36[X \sin(6t + 5) + Y \cos(6t + 5)]$.
Since $y = X \sin(6t + 5) + Y \cos(6t + 5)$,we substitute $y$ into the equation:
$\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} = -36y$.
Rearranging gives: $\frac{d^2 y}{dt^2} + 36y = 0$.

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