2. Consider the eigenvalue problem x²o" (x) + xo'(x)+ Aø(x) = 0, with O (1) = 0, and ø'(b) = 0, where b > 1. Show that all the eigenvalues are non-negative. Hint: Transform the problem to the Sturm-Liouville form by multiplying it by an appropriate function H(x). Recall that you did this in the previous homework.

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2. Consider the eigenvalue problem
x²o" (x) + xo'(x) + Aø(x) = 0,
with
O (1) = 0, and øʻ(b) = 0,
where b > 1. Show that all the eigenvalues are non-negative. Hint: Transform
the problem to the Sturm-Liouville form by multiplying it by an appropriate
function H(x). Recall that you did this in the previous homework.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Consider the eigenvalue problem x²o" (x) + xo'(x) + Aø(x) = 0, with O (1) = 0, and øʻ(b) = 0, where b > 1. Show that all the eigenvalues are non-negative. Hint: Transform the problem to the Sturm-Liouville form by multiplying it by an appropriate function H(x). Recall that you did this in the previous homework.
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