Consider the Differential Equation $x ^ { \prime } = \tan x$

question 36

Multiple Choice

Consider the differential equation $x ^ { \prime } = \tan x$ . The point $x = 0$ is

• A) a stable critical point
• B) an unstable critical point
• C) not a critical point

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