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Configuring Differential Equation Graph View Window Parameters

kSolutions Tab

Setting

Description

Solution Dir.

A solution curve is graphed starting at the initial condition value t0 and

 

continues until it reaches a target value, which can be either tmin or

 

tmax. The solution direction determines the target values. Forward will

 

graph the solution from t0 to tmax. Backward will graph the solution

 

from t0 to tmin. Both will graph the solution from t0 to tmin, and then t0

 

to tmax.

Independent

Assignment of the independent variable for differential equations. The

 

possible values are x or t. If you are graphing a phase plane you cannot

 

choose the independent variable. It will automatically be set to t.

t0 (or x0)

If the independent variable is different from the x-axis variable then you

 

can enter the initial value for the independent variable, unless you are

 

graphing a slope field.

tmin (or xmin)

If the independent variable is different from the x-axis variable then you

 

can enter the minimum value for the independent variable.

tmax (or xmax)

If the independent variable is different from the x-axis variable then you

 

can enter the maximum value for the independent variable.

x-Axis

Assignment for the (horizontal) x-axis. If you are graphing a slope field

 

or phase plane you will not be able to choose the x-axis variable but it

 

will still be displayed in this dialog box.

y-Axis

Assignment for the (vertical) y-axis. If you are graphing a slope field or

 

phase plane you will not be able to choose the y-axis variable but it will

 

still be displayed in this dialog box.

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