Question
Download Solution PDFLet f ∶ ℝ2 → ℝ be a locally Lipschitz function. Consider the initial value problem
ẋ = f(t, x), x(t0) = x0
for (t0, x0) ∈ ℝ2. Suppose that J(t0, x0) represents the maximal interval of existence for the initial value problem. Which of the following statements is true?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
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Download Solution PDFExplanation:
Let f ∶ ℝ2 → ℝ be a locally Lipschitz function. Consider the initial value problem
ẋ = f(t, x), x(t0) = x0
for (t0, x0) ∈ ℝ2.
By using Picard's theorem we know that solutions lie in the interval
\(|x-x_o|< a ; |t-t_o|< b \)
which is an open interval
Therefore, the Correct Option is Option (2).
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