The degree of a differential equation (when it is polynomial in derivatives) is the power of the:
Aindependent variable
Bhighest-order derivative
Clowest-order derivative
Ddependent variable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. highest-order derivative
Degree (for a polynomial-in-derivatives equation) = power of the highest-order derivative.
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