ES 14

Differential Equations for Engineers

Problem Sets No. 2
NAME: SCORE:

COURSE AND YEAR: ITEMS: 120

Instruction: Determine the general/particular solution of the following homogeneous linear differential equations with
constant coefficients. Use the quadratic formula in solving the roots. Write your solution neatly, orderly and in details in
the space provided. Avoid any erasures. Round off values to three decimal places and BOX YOUR FINALS
ANSWER(S). For Items 1 to 3, 15 pts each, and for items 4 to 6, 25 pts each.

1.

Characteristic/auxiliary equation:

Solution:

General Solution:

2.

Characteristic/auxiliary equation:

Solution:

General Solution:

3. 2𝑢̈ + 2𝑢̇ + 4𝑢 = 0
Characteristic/auxiliary equation:

Solution:

General Solution:
 4.

Characteristic/auxiliary equation:

Solution:

Particular Solution:

5.

Characteristic/auxiliary equation:

Solution:

Particular Solution:

6.

Characteristic/auxiliary equation:

Solution:

Particular Solution: