Good Vibrations: Second-Order Differential Equations

Synopsis: Considers periodic solutions of second-order differential equations, focusing on the mathematical methods of solving them and the graphical interpretation of their solutions. Introduces homogeneous and inhomogeneous linear second-order differential equations, discussing the auxiliary equation and explaining the difference between real and imaginary roots. Defines phase, period and amplitude and shows the difference between intital and boundary conditions. Explains how an inhomogeneous equation can lead to sinusoidal oscillation, exponential decay or a combination of the two and discusses and equation which leads to a transient term and a steady-state term in its solution.
Series: Mathematical Models and Methods, Course Mst204
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1982
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Mathematics
Keywords: differential equations; equations

Cast

Bob Tunnicliffe
John Bolton

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