Differential Equations Question 226

Question: The degree of the differential equation $ {{( 1+{{( \frac{dy}{dx} )}^{2}} )}^{3/4}}={{( \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} )}^{1/3}} $ is

[Karnataka CET 2004]

Options:

A) $ \frac{1}{3} $

B) 4

C) 9

D) $ \frac{3}{4} $

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

$ {{[ 1+{{( \frac{dy}{dx} )}^{2}} ]}^{3/4}}={{( \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} )}^{1/3}} $

Therefore $ {{[ 1+{{( \frac{dy}{dx} )}^{2}} ]}^{9}}={{( \frac{d^{2}y}{dx^{2}} )}^{4}} $

Clearly, degree is 4.