Initial Conditions

Definition

Initial conditions refer to the values or states of a system at the starting point of a problem or scenario. They are used to determine the specific solution or behavior of the system.

Related terms

Boundary Conditions:

These are conditions that define the behavior of a system at its boundaries or limits.

Differential Equation:

A differential equation is an equation that relates an unknown function with its derivatives.

Solution Curve:

A solution curve represents all possible solutions to a differential equation and can be determined using initial conditions.