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For the differential equation [1+(dydx)2]32d2ydx2=k,k≠0\frac{\left[1+\left(\frac{dy}{dx}\right)^2\right]^{\frac{3}{2}}}{\frac{d^2y}{dx^2}} = k, k \neq 0, which one of the following is TRUE ?

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 1

Rewrite as [1+(y′)2]3/2=k y′′\left[1+(y')^2\right]^{3/2}=k\,y'' and square to clear the fractional power: [1+(y′)2]3=k2(y′′)2\left[1+(y')^2\right]^{3}=k^2(y'')^2. The highest derivative is y′′y'', so the order is 2, and its power is 2, so the degree is 2. Products and powers of derivatives make it non-linear.

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