Second order nonlinear nonhomogeneous differential equation
Hello,
I am having a little trouble solving this equation:
^2*1/y + B/(y+C)^2 = D - Ex)
where A, B, C, D, and E are constants.
So far, I've found this
http://eqworld.ipmnet.ru/en/solutions/ode/ode0344.pdf
which would solve the first half of the equation. Is it possible to use a technique such as variation of parameters to solve the rest, or do I need a new approach entirely?
Many thanks in advance for any help on this!
OnePound
Re: Second order nonlinear nonhomogeneous differential equation
One may ask first - are the constants
truely arbitrary constants?
Re: Second order nonlinear nonhomogeneous differential equation
Yes, I'm afraid they are!
The context is an equation modelling a rocket; A denotes a constant relating to the coefficient of friction, and E is the mass lost per second.