DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS AND ITS APPLICATIONS L P T C

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Unit I

Differential equation of first order –Equation of the first order and first degree, Homogeneous
equations, exact differential equations- Integrating factors- linear equations- Bernoulli’s
equation- equation solvable for p, y and x- Clairaut’s equation.

Unit II

Linear equation of second order with constant coefficients - Methods of finding complementary
functions – Methods of finding particular integrals. Homogeneous linear equations – Euler –
Cauchy equations - Linear equations with variable coefficients

Unit III

Method of variation of parameters- Simultaneous linear differential equations.

Unit IV

Applications of differential equations- Orthogonal trajectories- Growth and decay- Continuous

compound interest- The Brachistochrone problem- Tautochronous property of the cycloid-
Simple electric circuits- Falling bodies- simple harmonic motion – Simple pendulum-

Unit V

Differential equations- Formation of partial differential equations- Methods of solving first order
partial differential equations- Some standard forms- Charpit’s method.

Recommended Texts
1. B.S.Grewal Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
2. SheplyL.Ross, Differential Equations, III Edition John Wiley & Sons, New York.

Reference Books
1. M.D. Raisinghania, Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations, S.Chand and Co., New Delhi.
2. M.R.Spiegel ,Advanced mathematics for Engineers and Scientists, Tata McGraw Hill Edition,
New Delhi.