Differential equations

There are 14 NRICH Mathematical resources connected to Differential equations
Predator - prey systems
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Predator - prey systems

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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See how differential equations might be used to make a realistic model of a system containing predators and their prey.
The real hydrogen atom
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The real hydrogen atom

Age
16 to 18
Challenge level
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Dip your toe into the world of quantum mechanics by looking at the Schrodinger equation for hydrogen atoms
Modelling Assumptions in mechanics
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Modelling assumptions in mechanics

An article demonstrating mathematically how various physical modelling assumptions affect the solution to the seemingly simple problem of the projectile.