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Multiple Choice
State the order of the differential equation and indicate if it is linear or nonlinear.
A
order, linear
B
2nd order, nonlinear
C
order, linear
D
1st order, nonlinear
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Identify the highest derivative present in the given differential equation. The equation is \((y^{\prime\prime})^2 + 6e^t y^{\prime} = 4t\), and the highest derivative is \(y^{\prime\prime}\), which is the second derivative. Therefore, the equation is of second order.
Determine if the equation is linear or nonlinear. A differential equation is linear if the dependent variable (\(y\)) and its derivatives appear to the first power and are not multiplied together. In this equation, \((y^{\prime\prime})^2\) involves the square of the second derivative, making it nonlinear.
Conclude that the differential equation is of second order because the highest derivative is \(y^{\prime\prime}\).
Conclude that the differential equation is nonlinear because \((y^{\prime\prime})^2\) introduces a nonlinearity.
Summarize: The differential equation is a second-order, nonlinear equation.