Differential Equations serve as the mathematical foundation for modeling physical phenomena like radioactive decay, RC circuits, and harmonic oscillations. Mastering this chapter is critical for JEE Main and CBSE boards, as it bridges pure calculus with applied physics, carrying high weightage due to its integration with other core chapters.
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1. ⚡ High-Speed Formula Sheet & Concept Limits
- General Solution (Linear): y(IF) = ∫(Q × IF) dx + C, where IF = e^(∫P dx).
- Homogeneous Differential Equation: dy/dx = f(y/x), solved by substituting y = vx, resulting in dy/dx = v + x(dv/dx).
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Correct Answer: (b)
Explanation: $2 x^2 \;\frac{dy}{dx} - 2 x y + 3 y^2 = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2 x (x dy - y dx) + 3 y^3 dx = 0$ $\Rightarrow 2\left(\frac{x dy - y dx}{y^2}\right) + 3 \;\frac{dx}{x} = 0$ $\Rightarrow -\frac{2x}{y} + 3 \ln x = C$ $\because y(e) = \frac{e}{3} \Rightarrow -6+3 = C \Rightarrow C = -3$ Now, at $x=1, -\frac{2}{y} + 0 = -3$ $y = \frac{2}{3}$
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Correct Answer: 6
Explanation: $\int\limits_{3}^{x} f(x) dx = \left(\frac{f(x)}{x}\right)^3$ $x^3 \cdot \int\limits_{3}^{x} f(x) dx = f^3(x)$ Differentiate w.r.t. $x$ $x^3 f(x) + 3 x^2 \cdot \frac{f^3(x)}{x^3} = 3 f^2(x) f'(x)$ $\Rightarrow 3 y^2 \frac{dy}{dx} = x^3 y + \frac{3 y^3}{x}$ $3 x y \frac{dy}{dx} = x^4 + 3 y^2$ $\text{ Let } y^2 = t$ $\frac{3}{2} \frac{dt}{dx} = x^3 + \frac{3t}{x}$ $\frac{dt}{dx} - \frac{2t}{x} = \frac{2 x^3}{3}$ $\text{ I. } F = e^{\int -\frac{2}{x} dx} = \frac{1}{x^2}$ Solution of differential equation t. $\frac{1}{x^2} = \int \frac{2}{3} x dx$ $\frac{y^2}{x^2} = \frac{x^2}{3} + C$ $y^2 = \frac{x^4}{3} + C x^2$ Curve passes through $(3,3) \Rightarrow C = -2$ $y^2 = \frac{x^4}{3} - 2 x^2$ Which passes through $(\alpha, 6\sqrt{10})$ $\frac{\alpha^4 - 6\alpha^2}{3} = 360$ $\alpha^4 - 6\alpha^2 - 1080 = 0$ $\alpha = 6$
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Correct Answer: (a)
Explanation: Differential equation :- $x \cos \frac{y}{x} \frac{dy}{dx} = y \cos \frac{y}{x} + x$ $\cos \frac{y}{x} \left[ x \frac{dy}{dx} - y \right] = x$ Divide both sides by $x^2$ $\cos \frac{y}{x} \left( \frac{x \frac{dy}{dx} - y}{x^2} \right) = \frac{1}{x}$ Let $\frac{y}{x} = t$ $\cos t \left( \frac{dt}{dx} \right) = \frac{1}{x}$ $\cos t \, t = \frac{1}{x} dx$ Integrating both sides $\sin t = \ln |x| + c$ $\sin \frac{y}{x} = \ln |x| + c$ $\text{Using } y(1) = \frac{\pi}{3}$ , we get $c = \frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$ So, $\alpha = \sqrt{3} \Rightarrow \alpha^2 = 3$
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Correct Answer: (d)
Explanation: $x^2 f(x)-x=4 \int\limits_{0}^{x} t f(t) dt$ Differentiate w.r.t. $x$ $x^2 f'(x)+2 x f(x)-1=4 x f(x)$ $\;\text{ Let }\; y=f(x)$ $\Rightarrow x^2 \;\frac{d y}{d x}-2 x y-1=0$ $\;\frac{d y}{d x}-\;\frac{2}{x} y=\;\frac{1}{x^2}$ $\;\text{ I.F. }\;=e^{\int\;\frac{-2}{x} dx}=\;\frac{1}{x^2}$ Its solution is $\;\frac{y}{x^2}=\int\;\frac{1}{x^4} dx+C$ $\;\frac{y}{x^2}=\;\frac{-1}{3 x^3}+C$ $\because f(1)=\;\frac{2}{3} \Rightarrow y(1)=\;\frac{2}{3}$ $\Rightarrow \;\frac{2}{3}=-\;\frac{1}{3}+C$ $\Rightarrow C=1$ $\because y=-\;\frac{1}{3 x}+x^2$ $f(x)=-\;\frac{1}{3 x}+x^2$ $f(3)=-\;\frac{1}{9}+9=\;\frac{80}{9} \Rightarrow 18 f(3)=160$
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Correct Answer: 3
Explanation: $(y-2 \ln x) dx + (2 x \ln x) dy = 0$ $dy (2 x \ln x) = [(2 \ln x) - y] dx$ $\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{x} - \frac{y}{2 x \ln x}$ $\frac{dy}{dx} + \frac{y}{2 x \ln x} = \frac{1}{x}$ $\text{I.F.} = e^{\int \frac{1}{2 x \ln x} dx}$ $= e^{\frac{1}{2} \int \frac{dt}{t}} = e^{\frac{1}{2} \ln(\ln x)}$ $\Rightarrow \text{I.F.} = (\ln x)^{1/2}$ $\therefore y \sqrt{\ln x} = \int \frac{\sqrt{\ln x}}{x} dx \qquad \text{(Let, } \ln x = u^2)$ $= 2 \int u^2 du$ $\frac{1}{x} dx = 2u du$ $y \sqrt{\ln x} = \frac{2}{3} (\ln x)^{3/2} + c \leftarrow \left(e, \frac{4}{3}\right)$ $\frac{4}{3} = \frac{2}{3} + c \Rightarrow c = \frac{2}{3}$ $y \sqrt{\ln x} = \frac{2}{3} (\ln x)^{3/2} + \frac{2}{3} \leftarrow (e^4, \alpha)$ $\alpha \cdot 2 = \frac{2}{3} \times 8 + \frac{2}{3}$ $\alpha = 3$
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