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I have solved an ODE with NDSolve, and put the result in S:

S = NDSolve[{y'[x]==(y[x]^4+y[x]+1)^(1/2),y[0]==0}, y, {x, 0, 100}]

But i don't want to plot y[x] directly. I want to define a new function of y[x] and plot that function. So i tried this:

func1[x_] := (Evaluate[y[x]/.S])^-3;
Plot[func1[x], {x, 0, 100}]

But that doesn't work! I understand why this should be wrong but i don't know what's the correct way to do this.

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  • $\begingroup$ What do you mean by "that doesn't work"? It produces a plot for me. I do get an error about your differential equations, but the basic syntax you have is fine $\endgroup$
    – Jason B.
    Nov 24, 2015 at 9:36
  • $\begingroup$ @JasonB Actually i have simplified my ODE here a little. And you're right, i tested it now and i got a result too. But i still can't get the result from my original ODE. i get an error like this on defining the new function: SetDelayed::write: "Tag Times in (2.27621*10^-27/(y^3))[m_] is Protected. Now at least i know the problem is not with the syntax. thanks. $\endgroup$
    – Mostafa
    Nov 24, 2015 at 9:55
  • $\begingroup$ You forgot to clear previous definitions if you're hitting that error. Look up Clear[]. $\endgroup$
    – J. M.'s eventual burnout ♦
    Nov 24, 2015 at 10:04
  • $\begingroup$ @JasonB Oh, thanks a lot. That solved the problem. $\endgroup$
    – Mostafa
    Nov 24, 2015 at 10:28

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This works:

 S=NDSolve[{y'[x]==(y[x]^2+y[x]+1)^(1/2),y[0]==0},y,{x,1,8}];
 func1[x_]:=(y[x]/.First[S])^-3;
 Plot[func1[x],{x,1,2.5}]

enter image description here Often times you need to ensure your definition of func1 is only used when x has a numeric value. In that case use

func1[x_?NumericQ] := ...
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