Baker G. Differential Equations as Models in Science And Engineering 2014

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By Gregory Baker, Department of Mathematics, The Ohio State University. The journey to understanding differential equations is started with simple but important examples from science and engineering. It is only with a basic understanding of differential equations and the properties of their solutions that the journey can continue into the more complex nature found in modern science and engineering. The core of incorporating mathematical activity into the natural activities of science and engineering is the ability to translate physical reality into mathematical models that allow analysis and construction of solutions that in turn lead to interpretation and understanding of physical phenomena