Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_1039 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Differential Equations

Subtopic: Homogeneous linear equations

Question Statement:

The differential equation $\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} - 4 \frac{dy}{dx} + 4y = 0$ has the general solution:

Options:

  • (A) y = (c_1 + c_2 x) e^{2x}
  • (B) y = c_1 e^{2x} + c_2 e^{-2x}
  • (C) y = (c_1 + c_2 x) e^{-2x}
  • (D) y = c_1 \cos(2x) + c_2 \sin(2x)

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Characteristic equation: $m^2 - 4m + 4 = 0 \implies (m - 2)^2 = 0$. Roots are repeated: $m_1 = m_2 = 2$. Therefore, $y = (c_1 + c_2 x) e^{2x}$.
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