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The degree of the differential equation $\left(\dfrac{dy}{dx}\right)^2 + y = 0$ is:

A0
B1
C2
D3
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2
The highest derivative dy/dx appears to power 2, so the degree is 2.
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