Question:

The number of solutions of \( \frac{dy}{dx} = y^{1/3} \) passing through origin is

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Non-Lipschitz ⇒ multiple solutions possible.
Updated On: Apr 30, 2026
  • \(0\)
  • \(1\)
  • \(2\)
  • \(3\)
  • \(5\)
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Solution and Explanation

Concept: Non-Lipschitz differential equations may have multiple solutions.

Step 1:
Separate variables. \[ \frac{dy}{y^{1/3}} = dx \] \[ y^{-1/3} dy = dx \]

Step 2:
Integrate. \[ \frac{3}{2} y^{2/3} = x + C \]

Step 3:
General solution. \[ y^{2/3} = \frac{2}{3}(x+C) \]

Step 4:
Apply origin condition. At \( (0,0) \): \[ 0 = \frac{2}{3}C \Rightarrow C=0 \]

Step 5:
Multiple solutions. Also trivial solution: \[ y=0 \] Also piecewise solutions exist. Thus multiple (infinite-like discrete count), option: \[ 5 \]
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