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Differential EquationsSuperchallengeThe Wronskian & Variation of Parameters

The Wronskian & Variation of Parameters · Superchallenge problem

A resting oscillator y′′+y=f(t)y''+y=f(t), y(0)=y′(0)=0y(0)=y'(0)=0, receives a single half-wave push: f(t)=sin⁡tf(t)=\sin t for 0≤t≤π0\le t\le\pi and f(t)=0f(t)=0 afterwards. Find the amplitude of the free oscillation for t>πt>\pi.