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ordinary differential equation
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differential equation containing one or more functions of one independent variable and its derivatives
An ordinary differential equation is a mathematical statement that relates a function to its own rates of change, involving only one independent variable (like time). These equations are fundamental tools for describing how things change in the real world, from the motion of planets to the spread of diseases.
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Encyclopedic overview
The trajectory of a projectile launched from a cannon follows a curve determined by an ordinary differential equation that is derived from Newton's second law.
Classification
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