The differential equation representing the family of curves y = cx + c² (where c is an arbitrary constant) has a degree of:
The differential equation representing the family of curves y = cx + c² (where c is an arbitrary constant) has a degree of:
- A. 1
- B. 2
- C. 3
- D. Not defined
Answer: B) 2
Explanation: Differentiating y = cx + c² gives dy/dx = c. Substitute c back: y = x(dy/dx) + (dy/dx)². The highest order derivative is dy/dx (order 1) and its highest power is 2. Hence, degree is 2.
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