differential equation
noun [ C ] mathematics specialized uk/dɪf.əˌren.ʃəl ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/ us/dɪf.əˌren.ʃəl ɪˈkweɪ.ʒən/
微分方程
an equation (= a mathematical statement) that expresses a relationship between a function (= a changing mathematical value) and one or more of its derivatives (= measures of the rate at which a function is changing)
They wrote a textbook on differential equations.
Solve the following differential equation. 求解以下微分方程。
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- Use the differential equation to show that this value of y is a stationary value.
- Topics taught on the course include integration, differential equations, and linear algebra.
- Once the differential equation has been solved, experimental data can be used to find values for the constants.
- Engineering models use differential equations to predict the behaviour of physical systems.