Physics 121

Simple Linear and Non-Linear

Systems

Modelling Simple Love

Affairs
Romeo,

R(t): Romeos Love/Hate for

Juliet
Juliet, J(t): Juliets Love/Hate for
Romeo

Code

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Predator-Prey Equation (LotkaVolterra)

Let Rabbit population: x(t)

Let Sheep population: y(t)
Each species grows logistically
When two of the species encounter
each other, conflict resulting in a
decrease of population

Rabbit-Sheep Equation

Double Well

E=3, E=5, E=100