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This is the third time I've asked this, the system of two tanks NEEDS to be described by a second-order differential equation with NON REAL roots

**Example of a Second-Order Differential Equation and System of Tanks**

**Problem Statement:**

1. **Second-Order Differential Equation:**
   - Give an example of a second-order, constant-coefficient, homogeneous equation with non-real roots of the characteristic equation.
   - *Task:* Write down the linear system corresponding to it.

2. **Interconnected System of Tanks:**
   - Find an example of an interconnected system of two tanks described by this system.
   - *Task:* Explain and solve the system.

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**Solution Approach:**

1. **Example of a Second-Order Differential Equation:**

   Consider the differential equation:
   
   \[
   y'' + 2y' + 5y = 0
   \]

   - **Characteristic Equation:** By substituting \( y = e^{\lambda t} \), we derive the characteristic equation:
     \[
     \lambda^2 + 2\lambda + 5 = 0
     \]
   - **Roots:** Solving this quadratic equation gives non-real, complex roots:
     \[
     \lambda = -1 \pm 2i
     \]

2. **Interconnected System of Tanks:**

   - **Description:** Imagine two tanks connected in series with water flowing between them. The input to the first tank and the output from the second tank control the system's dynamics.
   - **Modeling the System:** The rate of change of water in each tank can be described by a system of linear differential equations. Using the given conditions and structure, the system can be represented in a form similar to:
   
   \[
   \begin{align*}
   \frac{dx_1}{dt} &= -a_{11}x_1 + a_{12}x_2, \\
   \frac{dx_2}{dt} &= a_{21}x_1 - a_{22}x_2.
   \end{align*}
   \]
   where constants \(a_{11}, a_{12}, a_{21},\) and \(a_{22}\) are defined based on the system's specifics.

   - **Solve the System:** Use techniques such as matrix methods or Laplace transforms to solve the above system, obtaining expressions for \(x_1(t)\) and \(x_2(t)\).

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This example illustrates the concept of second-order differential equations with complex roots in a
Transcribed Image Text:**Example of a Second-Order Differential Equation and System of Tanks** **Problem Statement:** 1. **Second-Order Differential Equation:** - Give an example of a second-order, constant-coefficient, homogeneous equation with non-real roots of the characteristic equation. - *Task:* Write down the linear system corresponding to it. 2. **Interconnected System of Tanks:** - Find an example of an interconnected system of two tanks described by this system. - *Task:* Explain and solve the system. --- **Solution Approach:** 1. **Example of a Second-Order Differential Equation:** Consider the differential equation: \[ y'' + 2y' + 5y = 0 \] - **Characteristic Equation:** By substituting \( y = e^{\lambda t} \), we derive the characteristic equation: \[ \lambda^2 + 2\lambda + 5 = 0 \] - **Roots:** Solving this quadratic equation gives non-real, complex roots: \[ \lambda = -1 \pm 2i \] 2. **Interconnected System of Tanks:** - **Description:** Imagine two tanks connected in series with water flowing between them. The input to the first tank and the output from the second tank control the system's dynamics. - **Modeling the System:** The rate of change of water in each tank can be described by a system of linear differential equations. Using the given conditions and structure, the system can be represented in a form similar to: \[ \begin{align*} \frac{dx_1}{dt} &= -a_{11}x_1 + a_{12}x_2, \\ \frac{dx_2}{dt} &= a_{21}x_1 - a_{22}x_2. \end{align*} \] where constants \(a_{11}, a_{12}, a_{21},\) and \(a_{22}\) are defined based on the system's specifics. - **Solve the System:** Use techniques such as matrix methods or Laplace transforms to solve the above system, obtaining expressions for \(x_1(t)\) and \(x_2(t)\). --- This example illustrates the concept of second-order differential equations with complex roots in a
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