MathematicsLinear Differential EquationsJEE Advanced 2001Moderate
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Defining the Relationship
- Given: f(x)≥0 for x≥0
- Defined: F(x)=∫0xf(t)dt
- Constraint: f(x)≤cF(x) for some c>0
The Fundamental Connection
- By Fundamental Theorem of Calculus:
- dxdF(x)=F′(x)=f(x)
Forming the Differential Inequality
- Substitute f(x)=F′(x) into f(x)≤cF(x):
- F'(x) \leq c F(x)
- Rearranging gives:
- F'(x) - c F(x) \leq 0
The Integrating Factor
- Integrating Factor (I.F.): e∫−cdx=e−cx
- Multiply the inequality by e−cx:
- e^{-cx} F'(x) - c e^{-cx} F(x) \leq 0
Applying the Product Rule
- Recognize the LHS as a derivative:
- \frac{d}{dx} (e^{-cx} F(x)) \leq 0
- Integrate from 0 to x:
- \int_0^x \frac{d}{dt} (e^{-ct} F(t)) dt \leq \int_0^x 0 dt
Evaluating the Integral
- Fundamental Theorem of Calculus (Part 2):
- [e^{-ct} F(t)]_0^x \leq 0
- e^{-cx} F(x) - e^0 F(0) \leq 0
- Since F(0)=∫00f(t)dt=0:
- e^{-cx} F(x) \leq 0
The Sandwich Logic
- From e−cxF(x)≤0 and e−cx>0:
- F(x) \leq 0
- Since f(t)≥0 for all t:
- F(x) = \int_0^x f(t) dt \geq 0
Final Conclusion
- Since 0≤F(x)≤0:
- F(x) = 0 \text{ for all } x \geq 0
- Differentiating both sides:
- F'(x) = \frac{d}{dx}(0) = 0
- Therefore:
- f(x) = 0 \text{ for all } x \geq 0
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