The order and degree of the differential equation
respectively, are
The differential equation is ![]()
Order is defined as the number which represents the highest derivative in a differential equation
Here
is the highest derivative in given equation which is second order hence order of given differential equation is 2
Now let us find the degree
Let us first bring integer powers on the differentials


Take power 4 on both sides

Now for degree to exist the differential equation (a) must be a polynomial in some differentials
Here differentials means ![]()
The given differential equation is polynomial in differentials ![]()
Degree of differential equation is defined as the highest integer power of highest order derivative in the equation
Observe that in the term
of differential equation (a) the maximum power of
will be 4
Highest order is
and highest power to it is 4
Hence degree of given differential equation is 4
Hence order 2 and degree 4