This document discusses applications of first and second order differential equations. It covers several topics:
1. Newton's Law of Cooling - Describes how the rate of change of an object's temperature is proportional to the difference between its temperature and the ambient temperature.
2. Radioactive Decay - The rate of decay of a radioactive material is proportional to the amount present.
3. RC and LR Circuits - Differential equations model the charging and discharging behavior of capacitors and inductors in circuits.
4. Forced Oscillations and Resonance - Differential equations are used to model forced vibrations and resonance phenomena in oscillating systems like LCR circuits.