Practice Delta Function in Higher Dimensions - 12.6 | 12. Dirac Delta Function | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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12.6 - Delta Function in Higher Dimensions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does the delta function represent in higher dimensions?

💡 Hint: Think about how the delta function behaves in one dimension.

Question 2

Easy

Write the delta function in 2D for a point at (x0, y0).

💡 Hint: How do you extend the concept of delta functions to 2 dimensions?

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the form of the delta function in three dimensions?

  • $$\\delta(x-x_0)$$
  • $$\\delta(x-x_0)\\delta(y-y_0)$$
  • $$\\delta(x-x_0)\\delta(y-y_0)\\delta(z-z_0)$$

💡 Hint: Look for the representation in multiple dimensions.

Question 2

True or False: The delta function can represent a point load in 3D.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider previous applications of the delta function.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A concentrated load is applied at a point (3, 4, 5) in a structure. Write the expression that models this using the Dirac delta function in 3D.

💡 Hint: Use the general form of the multi-dimensional delta function for point loads.

Question 2

Discuss how multi-dimensional delta functions impact numerical simulations in civil engineering. Provide an example.

💡 Hint: Think about how numerical tools apply delta function properties.

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