Math Problem Statement

dtdQ​=35−4 Now take β=1.7β=1.7 and determine the new equilibrium solution QSQS​ of Equation (2)(2).

QS=QS​=

Solution

To solve for the new equilibrium quantity QSQ_S in the given differential equation, let's proceed step by step.

The equation provided is:

dQdt=354Qβ\frac{dQ}{dt} = 35 - 4 Q^\beta

where β=1.7\beta = 1.7.

The equilibrium solution occurs when the system reaches a steady state, meaning the change in QQ with respect to time becomes zero:

dQdt=0\frac{dQ}{dt} = 0

So, we set the equation to 0 and solve for QSQ_S:

0=354QS1.70 = 35 - 4 Q_S^{1.7}

Rearranging the equation:

4QS1.7=354 Q_S^{1.7} = 35

Now, solve for QSQ_S:

QS1.7=354=8.75Q_S^{1.7} = \frac{35}{4} = 8.75

Take the power of 11.7\frac{1}{1.7} on both sides to isolate QSQ_S:

QS=(8.75)11.7Q_S = \left( 8.75 \right)^{\frac{1}{1.7}}

Now, let's compute the numerical value for QSQ_S.The equilibrium solution QSQ_S is approximately 3.58.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand on this topic:

  1. How does changing the value of β\beta affect the equilibrium solution?
  2. What happens to the system's dynamics if the constant 35 is altered?
  3. How can we interpret this equilibrium in a real-world context (e.g., in economics or biology)?
  4. Can the system have multiple equilibrium points under different conditions?
  5. What if we introduce a time-dependent factor to the equation?

Tip: In nonlinear equations like this one, equilibrium points give insight into the long-term behavior of the system. Always check their stability to fully understand the system's dynamics.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differential Equations
Nonlinear Systems
Equilibrium Solutions

Formulas

dQ/dt = 35 - 4 Q^β
Equilibrium condition: dQ/dt = 0
Q_S = (35/4)^(1/β)

Theorems

Steady State Equilibrium
Power Laws

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate - Math/Physics/Engineering