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Differential Equations: Mixed MCQ

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MixedEasyQuestion 370010

Question

A differential equation of order n has:
  1. A
    n arbitrary constants in the general solution
    Correct
  2. B
    n solutions
  3. C
    n variables
  4. D
    n² terms

Correct answer

n arbitrary constants in the general solution

Explanation

The general solution of an nth order ODE contains exactly n arbitrary constants. Applying n initial/boundary conditions determines these constants uniquely.