Differential Equations

Study of equations involving derivatives and their applications.

Practical Applications

Physics: Motion and Forces

Describing Movement with Math

Motion, like a ball thrown in the air, is described using differential equations involving velocity and acceleration.

Example: Free Fall

\( \frac{dv}{dt} = -g \), where \( g \) is the acceleration due to gravity.

Why Is This Useful?

It helps engineers design safe roller coasters, predict the path of a rocket, or figure out how long it takes for something to hit the ground.


Examples

  • Calculating how high a basketball will go before falling.

  • Predicting the landing spot of a launched projectile.

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