1.8 - Classification of Partial Differential Equations
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Define a partial differential equation.
💡 Hint: Think about functions that change with more than one variable.
What does it mean if B² - 4AC < 0?
💡 Hint: Recall the discriminant's role in classifications.
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What type of PDE is characterized by B² - 4AC < 0?
💡 Hint: Think about how smooth solutions behave.
True or False: All PDEs are linear.
💡 Hint: Reflect on different types of PDEs you've studied.
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Derive the conditions for an equation to be classified as parabolic from its general form.
💡 Hint: Consider how changing coefficients affect classification.
Discuss the implications of boundary conditions in engineering applications, citing examples.
💡 Hint: Relate this to real-world engineering problems in fluid mechanics.
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