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### Differential Equations and Trajectories

#### Problem Statement:
Given the differential equation:
\[ \frac{dy}{dt} = -2t^2 + 3y + 1 \]
which of the following graphs shows a trajectory through the initial point (0, 1)?

#### Task:
Draw a direction field with 9 points to justify your answer.

#### Explanation:
To determine which of the graphs represents the correct trajectory, we start by analyzing the given differential equation:
\[ \frac{dy}{dt} = -2t^2 + 3y + 1 \]

Here, both \(t\) (independent variable) and \(y\) (dependent variable) affect the rate of change of \(y\). 

#### Graph Analysis:
There are two graphs provided. 

**Graph on the Left:**
- This graph shows a trajectory that slopes downward at first and then becomes more vertical as it progresses downward.

**Graph on the Right:**
- This graph depicts a curve that initially dips down and then sharply rises upward.

#### Direction Field:
To further support our answer, a direction field can be plotted. A direction field will show the slope of the solutions to the differential equation at a grid of points. Each mini-segment at a point represents the slope \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) at that point.

#### Steps to Draw the Direction Field:
1. Choose a set of grid points in the \(t-y\) plane.
2. Calculate \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) at each of these points using the differential equation.
3. Draw a small line segment with the slope \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) at each point.

#### Justification:
By drawing the direction field and plotting the points, we can match the slope directions to the graphs. We specifically look for the behavior around the initial point (0, 1):
- At \(t = 0\), \(y = 1\):
  \[
  \frac{dy}{dt} = -2(0)^2 + 3(1) + 1 = 3 + 1 = 4
  \]
  So, at (0,1), the slope is positive.

Compare the directional changes in the trajectory passing through (0,1) with the given graphs.

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Upon comparison, the right graph, after conducting this analysis, should typically reflect the correct coupled behavior of \(t\) and
Transcribed Image Text:### Differential Equations and Trajectories #### Problem Statement: Given the differential equation: \[ \frac{dy}{dt} = -2t^2 + 3y + 1 \] which of the following graphs shows a trajectory through the initial point (0, 1)? #### Task: Draw a direction field with 9 points to justify your answer. #### Explanation: To determine which of the graphs represents the correct trajectory, we start by analyzing the given differential equation: \[ \frac{dy}{dt} = -2t^2 + 3y + 1 \] Here, both \(t\) (independent variable) and \(y\) (dependent variable) affect the rate of change of \(y\). #### Graph Analysis: There are two graphs provided. **Graph on the Left:** - This graph shows a trajectory that slopes downward at first and then becomes more vertical as it progresses downward. **Graph on the Right:** - This graph depicts a curve that initially dips down and then sharply rises upward. #### Direction Field: To further support our answer, a direction field can be plotted. A direction field will show the slope of the solutions to the differential equation at a grid of points. Each mini-segment at a point represents the slope \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) at that point. #### Steps to Draw the Direction Field: 1. Choose a set of grid points in the \(t-y\) plane. 2. Calculate \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) at each of these points using the differential equation. 3. Draw a small line segment with the slope \(\frac{dy}{dt}\) at each point. #### Justification: By drawing the direction field and plotting the points, we can match the slope directions to the graphs. We specifically look for the behavior around the initial point (0, 1): - At \(t = 0\), \(y = 1\): \[ \frac{dy}{dt} = -2(0)^2 + 3(1) + 1 = 3 + 1 = 4 \] So, at (0,1), the slope is positive. Compare the directional changes in the trajectory passing through (0,1) with the given graphs. --- Upon comparison, the right graph, after conducting this analysis, should typically reflect the correct coupled behavior of \(t\) and
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