Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

-- Mathematics - Section B1

Chapter

Differential Equations

Question:

Which of the following statements on ordinary differential equations is/are true?

(i) The number of arbitrary constants is same as the degree of the differential equation.
(ii) A linear differential equation can contain products of the dependent variable and its derivatives.
(iii) A particular integral connot contain arbitrary constants.
(iv) By putting $v=\frac{y}{x}$ any homogeneous first order differential equation transforms to variable separable form.

Options:

(i) and (iii) only

(ii) and (iii) only

(iii) only

(i) and (iv) only

Correct Answer:

(iii) only

Explanation:

The number of arbitrary constants in the solution of a differential equation is same as its order. So, statement (i) is not true. Statement (ii) is not true. However, statement (iii) is true. Some homogeneous differential equations reduce to variable separable form by putting $v=\frac{y}{x}$.