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Existence, Uniqueness & Bifurcations · Superchallenge problem

Let y(t;y0)y(t; y_0) denote the solution of y′=sin⁡yy' = \sin y with y(0)=y0y(0) = y_0. How sensitive is the solution to its starting value? Find ∂y∂y0\dfrac{\partial y}{\partial y_0} at t=ln⁡3t = \ln 3 and y0=π2y_0 = \dfrac{\pi}{2}. Express your answer as a common fraction.