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Differential Equations: Order and degree MCQ

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Order and degreeEasyQuestion 370001

Question

The order of the differential equation d²y/dx² + (dy/dx)³ = x is:
  1. A
    2
    Correct
  2. B
    3
  3. C
    1
  4. D
    4

Correct answer

2

Explanation

Order = order of the highest derivative present. Highest derivative is d²y/dx² (second order) → order = 2. Degree = power of the highest derivative after rationalising → degree = 1.

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