Second-order Linear ODE's with Constant Coefficients

Description
Both homogeneous and inhomogeneous second order differential equations with constant coefficients are defined and the methods of general solution involving arbitrary constants of such equations are discussed. Situations from physics are analysed where second order differential equations are involved. Characteristic equation is derived and roots of these equations are explained.
Prof. Arthur Mattuck, Maths, 18.03.Differential Equations, Spring 2010: 9: Solving Second-order Linear ODE's with Constant Coefficients: Massachusetts Institute of Technology: MIT Open Course Ware),http://ocw.mit.edu (Accessed November 7, 2011). License: Creative Commons BY-NC-SA: http://ocw.mit.edu/terms/#cc