Consider the system of equations
taking .
(a)
Write an equation for the (non-zero) vertical (-)nullcline
of this system:
(Enter your equation, e.g., y=x.)
And for the (non-zero) horizontal (-)nullcline:
(Enter your equation, e.g., y=x.)
(Note that there are also nullclines lying along the axes.)
(b)
What are the equilibrium points for the system?
Equilibria =
(Enter the points as comma-separated (x,y) pairs, e.g.,
(1,2), (3,4).)
(c)
Use your nullclines to estimate trajectories in the phase plane,
completing the following sentence:
If we start at the initial position , trajectories
the point .
(Enter the point as an (x,y) pair, e.g.,
(1,2).)
You can earn partial credit on this problem.