MathematicsVariable Separable MethodJEE Advanced 1996Moderate
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Identifying the Equation

  • Given differential equation:
  • Initial condition: The curve passes through the origin
  • Goal: Find the equation of the curve in the form

Substituting

  • Let
  • Differentiating both sides with respect to :

Transforming the Differential Equation

  • Substitute into the differentiated expression:

Separating the Variables

  • Rearrange to separate variables and :
  • Integrate both sides:

Using Half-Angle Substitution

  • Use the identity:
  • Let , then
  • The integral becomes:

Simplifying the Integral

  • Simplify the denominator:
  • The equation becomes:
  • Divide by :

Evaluating the Integral

  • Complete the square:
  • Integral:
  • Using :

Applying Boundary Condition

  • At , and
  • Substitute into the equation:

Simplifying with Inverse Trig Identities

  • Equation:
  • Multiply by :
  • Apply :

Solving for in terms of

  • Simplify the fraction:
  • So,
  • Solve for :

Final Expression for

  • Recall and :
  • Divide by :

Key Takeaways and Next Steps

  • Key Takeaway: Substitution reduces equations of form to variable separable form.
  • Next Challenge: Try solving with the condition . How does the integration change?

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