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Degree of a differential equation for JEE

Ordinary differential equations, their order and degree

Formula

\(\text{Degree} = \) power of the highest order derivative after the equation is made free from radicals and fractions in derivatives

Variables: Highest order derivative usually denoted by \(y^{(n)}\).

Conditions: Defined only when the differential equation can be expressed as a polynomial in derivatives.

Questions asking order and degree after simplification.

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