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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
Define the heat equation for a semi-infinite rod.
💡 Hint: Think about how temperature changes over time.
Question 2
Easy
What constant temperature is held at x=0?
💡 Hint: This is what you will observe at one end of the rod.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the general form of the heat equation for a semi-infinite rod?
- a) \\( \\frac{\\partial u}{\\partial t} = \\alpha^2 \\frac{\\partial^2 u}{\\partial x^2} \\)
- b) \\( \\frac{\\partial u}{\\partial x} = \\alpha^2 \\frac{\\partial^2 u}{\\partial t^2} \\)
- c) \\( \\frac{\\partial u}{\\partial t^2} = \\alpha^2 \\frac{\\partial^2 u}{\\partial x^2} \\)
💡 Hint: Look for how temperature changes over time in this differential equation.
Question 2
True or False: The Fourier Cosine Transform is only applicable to bounded domains.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Consider where you encounter cosine transformations in boundary value problems.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
In a semi-infinite rod made of copper, calculate the time taken for the temperature to change significantly (by 50%) at a distance of 1 meter from the heated end if the thermal diffusivity is 1.1 × 10^{-4} m²/s.
💡 Hint: Refer to the error function for determining significant temperature changes.
Question 2
Discuss how altering the boundary condition to a time-varying temperature at one end of the rod would impact the solution structure. What complications arise?
💡 Hint: Think about how time-variability influences the interpretation of heat flow.
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