Practice Separation of Variables, Use of Fourier Series - 18 | 18. Separation of Variables, Use of Fourier Series | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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Question 1

Easy

What is the significance of the separation constant in the method of separation of variables?

💡 Hint: Think about its role in the separation process.

Question 2

Easy

List the three types of second-order PDEs relevant to civil engineering.

💡 Hint: Identify the equilibrium states, steady states, and wave phenomena.

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Question 1

What method simplifies PDEs into ordinary differential equations?

  • Integration
  • Separation of Variables
  • Fourier Transformation

💡 Hint: Think about the name of the technique.

Question 2

Fourier series can represent any periodic function, true or false?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall its definition and properties.

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Question 1

Derive the Fourier coefficients for a function f(x) defined on [–L, L] given by f(x) = L + sin(nπx/L).

💡 Hint: Recall the integration formulas for a Fourier series!

Question 2

Consider a beam resonating at its fundamental frequency. Set up the wave equation and solve for the mode shapes using Fourier methods.

💡 Hint: Examine boundary conditions that are relevant for a beam model.

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