NCERT Class 12 · Ch 9 Exercise 9.2 · Q11
NCERT Class 12 Maths · Chapter 9 Differential Equations · Exercise 9.2 Question 11
How many arbitrary constants occur in the general solution of a fourth-order differential equation?
💡 Concept Hints
- Identify the domain and the inner and outer functions, or the relevant one-sided limits.
- Apply the appropriate differentiation or limit rule, keep all chain factors, and check exceptional points.
✅ Step-by-Step Solution
Final Answer: D: 4.
- A general solution of an equation of order n has n independent arbitrary constants in the usual regular setting.
- For n=4, choose 4.
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