Math Problem Statement

A DE is exact if a solution can be found that satisfies it exactly (not approximately).

True

False

Solution

The statement is True.

A differential equation (DE) is considered exact if there exists a function ψ(x,y)\psi(x, y) such that the equation can be written in the form of a total differential:

M(x,y)dx+N(x,y)dy=0M(x, y) dx + N(x, y) dy = 0

where M(x,y)M(x, y) and N(x,y)N(x, y) are the components of the equation. If the equation is exact, it means there is a potential function ψ(x,y)\psi(x, y) such that:

ψx=M(x,y)andψy=N(x,y)\frac{\partial \psi}{\partial x} = M(x, y) \quad \text{and} \quad \frac{\partial \psi}{\partial y} = N(x, y)

This implies that a solution can indeed be found that satisfies the equation exactly, without the need for approximation.

Would you like further details or clarification on exact differential equations?

Here are 5 follow-up questions you may find interesting:

  1. How do we check if a differential equation is exact?
  2. What is the method for solving exact differential equations?
  3. What are some examples of exact differential equations?
  4. What happens if a differential equation is not exact?
  5. Can an inexact differential equation be made exact, and how?

Tip: Always check for the condition My=Nx\frac{\partial M}{\partial y} = \frac{\partial N}{\partial x} to determine if a differential equation is exact!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Exact Differential Equations
Total Differential

Formulas

M(x, y) dx + N(x, y) dy = 0
∂ψ/∂x = M(x, y)
∂ψ/∂y = N(x, y)

Theorems

Exactness Condition: ∂M/∂y = ∂N/∂x

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Advanced Mathematics)