Find All Equilibrium Points for the Following Coupled Equations

question 28

Multiple Choice

Find all equilibrium points for the following coupled equations. Identify each equilibrium point as stable or unstable.

• A) (0, 0)unstable; (1.33, 1.50)stable; (0.50, 0)unstable; (0, 1.25)unstable
• B) (0, 0)unstable; (0, 0.33)unstable; (0.50, 0)unstable; (0.50, 0.33)stable
• C) (0, 0)unstable; (0, 0.33)unstable; (0.50, 0)unstable; (1.33, 1.50)stable
• D) (0, 0)unstable; (0, 1.50)unstable; (1.33, 0)unstable; (0.50, 1.25)stable

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