Understanding Slope Fields and Differential Equations

Understanding Slope Fields and Differential Equations

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial explains a differential equation and its corresponding slope field. It verifies the slope field by checking specific points and demonstrates how to visualize potential solutions using the slope field. The tutorial explores the behavior of solutions based on different y-values and identifies special solutions where the slope is zero. The video concludes by emphasizing the usefulness of slope fields in understanding differential equations.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the differential equation discussed in the video?

dy/dx = y/4 * (6 - y)

dy/dx = x/6 * (4 - x)

dy/dx = x/4 * (6 - x)

dy/dx = y/6 * (4 - y)

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope at the point (1, 1) according to the slope field?

2/3

1/2

1/3

1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the slope field change when y is equal to 6?

The slope is positive

The slope is zero

The slope is undefined

The slope is negative

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the slope as y approaches zero?

The slope decreases

The slope becomes undefined

The slope increases

The slope becomes zero

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a possible solution if the curve passes through a point where y is 4?

The solution is an exponential function

The solution is a constant function

The solution is a linear function

The solution is a quadratic function

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the slope at y = 4 according to the slope field?

Positive

Negative

Zero

Undefined

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the solution when y is exactly zero?

The solution is increasing

The solution is decreasing

The solution is constant

The solution is oscillating

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