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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2021 ii Paper 2 33A c Solution by
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For , trajectories rapidly approach the cubic nullclineand then move slowly along its attracting outer branches . For , the equilibrium lies on the repelling middle branch. Slow motion to a fold, a rapid jump to the opposite outer branch, and repetition produce a relaxation oscillation. For , the equilibrium lies on the attracting right branch; trajectories undergo any necessary fast jump and then drift to that equilibrium, so no relaxation cycle remains.
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