Practice Boundary and Initial Conditions - 17.3 | 17. Modelling – Vibrating String, Wave Equation | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the boundary conditions for a string fixed at both ends?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the ends of the string.

Question 2

Easy

Define initial conditions for the vibrating string model.

💡 Hint: Consider what you need to know at the time t=0.

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Question 1

What boundary conditions should be applied for a string fixed at both ends?

  • u(0,t)=0
  • u(L,t)=1
  • u(0,t)=0
  • u(L,t)=0
  • u(0,t)=1
  • u(L,t)=1

💡 Hint: What happens at the endpoints of a fixed string?

Question 2

True or False: Initial conditions are not required when modeling wave equations.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what happens at the starting time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the wave behavior of a string changes if one of the ends is free instead of fixed. Elaborate on the impacts on both boundary and initial conditions.

💡 Hint: Consider how a fixed vs. free end influences displacement.

Question 2

Analyze a scenario where a string is initially displaced and released. How does this initial shape influence the wave propagation through the string, under the given conditions?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how different shapes affect vibration.

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