Practice - Method of Separation of Variables
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Practice Questions
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Define the method of separation of variables in your own words.
💡 Hint: Consider how we might write the solution format.
What is the first step in applying this method?
💡 Hint: Focus on separating the variables.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the initial assumption in the method of separation of variables?
💡 Hint: Think about how variables are combined.
True or False: The method of separation of variables can only be used for second-order PDEs.
💡 Hint: Consider the flexibility of the method.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider the PDE $\frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial t^2} = \alpha \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2}$ with boundary conditions $u(0,t) = 0$ and $u(L,t) = 0$. Use the method of separation of variables to determine the general solution.
💡 Hint: Follow through with the separation and ensure to use boundary conditions.
Using the wave equation, solve for $u(x,t)$ given $u(x,0)=f(x)$ and $\frac{\partial u}{\partial t}(x,0)=g(x)$. Assume boundary conditions at both ends are zero.
💡 Hint: Consider Fourier series for $f(x)$ and $g(x)$.
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