Let   dx/dt =   x2y3           dy/dt  = -x - y - (xy4)/2 be a dynamical system.   Is  L(x,y) = (x2)/2 + (x2y4)/4 a proper Lyapunov function

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Chapter9: Multivariable Calculus
Section9.2: Partial Derivatives
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Let   dx/dt =   x2y3  

        dy/dt  = -x - y - (xy4)/2

be a dynamical system.

 

Is  L(x,y) = (x2)/2 + (x2y4)/4 a proper Lyapunov function?

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