Practice - Worked Example – Wave Equation
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Practice Questions
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What are the boundary conditions for the wave equation discussed in this section?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens at the ends of a fixed string.
Define what is meant by 'initial conditions' in the context of PDEs.
💡 Hint: Consider how you describe the initial shape or velocity of the wave.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the one-dimensional wave equation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about the type of phenomena described by the wave equation.
True or False: The boundary conditions dictate how the wave behaves at the edges of the medium.
💡 Hint: Consider fixed versus free ends.
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Challenge Problems
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Given u(x, 0) = x(L - x) and ∂u/∂t(x, 0) = 0, determine the coefficients A_n and B_n in the wave equation.
💡 Hint: Recall how to compute Fourier coefficients from the initial shape.
Derive the wave equation from first principles, describing a physical scenario involving fixed ends.
💡 Hint: Think about the forces acting on a segment of the vibrating string.
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