The Solution Of $y ^ { \prime \prime } + \lambda y = 0 , y ( 0 ) = 0 , y ( \pi ) = 0$

question 24

Multiple Choice

The solution of $y ^ { \prime \prime } + \lambda y = 0 , y ( 0 ) = 0 , y ( \pi ) = 0$ if $\lambda = 0$ is

• A) \(y = a x + b\)
• B) \(y = x - \pi\)
• C) \(y = 0\)
• D) \(y = \sin x\)
• E) \(y = \cos x\)

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