AP Calculus AB Fun 7 E Determine Particular Solutions to Differential Equations Questions

Practice AP Calculus questions on finding particular differential-equation solutions from initial conditions using separation of variables and integration.

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Effective Fall 2025
Course
AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus AB Fun 7 E Determine Particular Solutions to Differential Equations Questions question 1

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The depth of seawater at a location can be modeled by the function H that satisfies the differential equation dHdt=12(H1)cos(t2)\frac{d H}{d t}=\frac{1}{2}(H-1) \cos \left(\frac{t}{2}\right), where H(t) is measured in feet and t is measured in hours after noon ( t=0 ). It is known that H(0)=4.

Use separation of variables to find y=H(t), the particular solution to the differential equation dHdt=12(H1)cos(t2)\frac{d H}{d t}=\frac{1}{2}(H-1) \cos \left(\frac{t}{2}\right) with initial condition H(0)=4.

Write your responses to this question only on the designated pages in the separate Free Response booklet. Write your solution to each part in the space provided for that part.

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