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Orthogonal Trajectories in Curves

This document provides steps to determine the differential equation of a family of curves: 1) Determine the equation of a curve using analytical geometry 2) Take the derivative of the curve equation 3) Eliminate any arbitrary constants from the derivative to obtain the differential equation It then provides examples of finding the differential equations for families of circles and lines.

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Orthogonal Trajectories in Curves

This document provides steps to determine the differential equation of a family of curves: 1) Determine the equation of a curve using analytical geometry 2) Take the derivative of the curve equation 3) Eliminate any arbitrary constants from the derivative to obtain the differential equation It then provides examples of finding the differential equations for families of circles and lines.

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  • Introduction to Differential Equations: Outlines steps for determining differential equations from family of curves, focusing on analytical methods.
  • Example 1: Family of Circles with Center on the Y-axis: Provides a step-by-step procedure to calculate the differential equation for circles centered on the Y-axis.
  • Example 2: Family of Lines Passing Through the Origin: Illustrates the differentiation process to derive differential equations for lines through the origin.
  • Definition and Examples: Explains terms like orthogonal trajectories and provides examples for understanding.
  • Algorithm for Constructing Orthogonal Trajectories: Introduces a structured algorithm to find orthogonal trajectories through differential equations.
  • Example 1: Orthogonal Trajectories of Straight Lines: Walks through the process of calculating orthogonal trajectories for straight lines using substitution method.
  • Example 2: Orthogonal Trajectories of Hyperbolas: Demonstrates solving for orthogonal trajectories of hyperbolas using differential equations.
  • Assignment: Presents exercises for practising finding orthogonal trajectories for various families of curves.

DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS OF THE FAMILY OF CURVES

STEP 1 DETERMINE THE EQUATION OF A CURVE ( RECALL


YOUR ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY)

STEP 2 TAKE THE DERIVATIVE (The order of differential


equation is equal to the number of arbitrary constants in
the given relation.)

STEP 3 ELIMINATE THE ARBITRARY CONSTANT (The


differential equation is free from arbitrary constants.)
Ex 1
Determine the differential equation of
The family of circles with center on the
Y-axis

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Ex 2.

Find the differential equations of the family


of lines passing through the origin.
Orthogonal means relating to or involving lines that are perpendicular or that form right angles,
as in This design incorporates many orthogonal elements. Another word for this is orthographic.
When lines are perpendicular, they intersect or meet to form a right angle.
Assignment

1.

2.

3. What is the differential equation of the family of parabolas having their vertices at
the origin and their foci on the x-axis.

4. Determine the differential equation of the family of lines passing through (h, k).

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