ordinary differential equation
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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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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.
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