Differential Equations - Equilibrium Solutions and Long-Term Behaviour

Differential Equations - Equilibrium Solutions and Long-Term Behaviour

IB Year 6 | Grade 12

The current \(I\) in an electric circuit at time \(t\) satisfies the differential equation \[4\frac{\mathrm{d}I}{\mathrm{d}t}=2-3I.\]

  1. Find \(I\) in terms of \(t\), given that \(I=2\) when \(t=0\).
  2. State what happens to the current in this circuit for large values of \(t\).

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Answer:(a) \(I=\frac23(1+2e^{-\frac34t})\). (b) \(I\to\frac23\) as\(t\to\infty\), decreasing from 2.

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