Allied & ICAR Exam Bank • ALLIED_2705 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Differential Equations

Subtopic: Higher order linear ODEs with constant coefficients

Question Statement:

The complementary function of $\frac{d^2 y}{dx^2} + 4y = 0$ is:

Options:

  • (A) $C_1 \cos(2x) + C_2 \sin(2x)$
  • (B) $C_1 e^{2x} + C_2 e^{-2x}$
  • (C) $(C_1 + C_2 x) e^{2x}$
  • (D) $C_1 \cos(4x) + C_2 \sin(4x)$

Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Auxiliary equation: $m^2 + 4 = 0 \implies m = \pm 2i$. Solution is $y = C_1 \cos(2x) + C_2 \sin(2x)$.
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