Can this differential equations be solved using Laplace transform? L (d^2 theta)/(dt^2)+A cos (theta)+g sin(theta)=0 where g , A , L are constants

Alexus Deleon

Alexus Deleon

Answered question

2022-09-17

Can this differential equations be solved using Laplace transform?
L d 2 θ d t 2 + A cos ( θ ) + g sin ( θ ) = 0
where g , A , L are constants

Answer & Explanation

Simon Zhang

Simon Zhang

Beginner2022-09-18Added 7 answers

No, the Laplace transform works for linear equations.
You can handle your equation as
θ ˙ θ ¨ + θ ˙ ( a cos θ + b sin θ ) = 0
and by integration
θ ˙ 2 = 2 a sin θ 2 b cos θ + c .
This separable equation leads you to an elliptic integral

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