Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

3rd Edition

ISBN: 9780471198260

Author: Mary L. Boas

Publisher: Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated

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Chapter 8.4, Problem 15P

Use the methods of this section to solve the following differential equations. Compare computer solutions and reconcile differences.

x y ′ + y = e x y Hint: Let u = x y

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Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences

Ch. 8.1 - Verify the statement of Example 2. Also verify...Ch. 8.1 - Solve Example 4 using the general solution...Ch. 8.1 - Verify that y=sinx,y=cosx,y=eix, and y=eix are all...Ch. 8.1 - Find the distance which an object moves in time t...Ch. 8.1 - Find the position x of a particle at time t if its...Ch. 8.1 - A substance evaporates at a rate proportional to...Ch. 8.1 - The momentum p of an electron at speed v near the...Ch. 8.2 - For each of the following differential equations,...Ch. 8.2 - For each of the following differential equations,...Ch. 8.2 - For each of the following differential equations,...

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