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ODE "Example 39"
Solves a higher- (2.nd) order ODE numerically.
2024.Jul.03 18:16:45
Initial values x and x' for t = 0. •
h s Numerical integration step (e.g., seconds).
Final time s Final time of integration. •
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Solves a higher order ordinary differential equation (2.nd order, in this case),

x" = t² sin(x + x')

by the (usual) Runge-Kutta 4.th order method. The independent variable is t and the equation contains x(t) and its derivatives with respect to t. The two initial values are, of course, supposed given.

The equation is converted into an equivalent system of first order equations, as is typically recommended. The source cited ("Ex. 14.39", below) offers no (analytical or numerical) solution.

Draws graphs for x and x'.

(Webpage: in version 2)

References: Plate: Morken39

• Wikipedia: Numerical methods for ordinary differential equations

• Mørken, Knut Martin, 2011, chap. 14.pdf, Example 14.39 (Oslo University).

• 1821-08-31: Helmholtz, Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von († 1894-09-08).

 
 
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