ODE - Seconed Semester - LEC 2

An equation that consists of derivatives is called a differential equation. Differential equations have applications in all areas of science and engineering. Mathematical formulation of most of the physical and engineering problems leads to differential equations. So, it is important for engineers and scientists to know how to set up differential equations and solve them.

Differential equations are of two types
(A) ordinary differential equations (ODE)
(B) partial differential equations (PDE)

An ordinary differential equation is that in which all the derivatives are with respect to a single independent variable. Examples of ordinary differential equations include
An equation that consists of derivatives is called a differential equation. Differential equations have applications in all areas of science and engineering. Mathematical formulation of most of the physical and engineering problems leads to differential equations. So, it is important for engineers and scientists to know how to set up differential equations and solve them.

Differential equations are of two types
(A) ordinary differential equations (ODE)
(B) partial differential equations (PDE)

An ordinary differential equation is that in which all the derivatives are with respect to a single independent variable. Examples of ordinary differential equations include