16.2 - Initial Conditions
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What is the definition of an initial condition?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when you start observing a process.
Give an example of an initial condition for the heat equation.
💡 Hint: Consider the state of temperature before time starts.
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What is an initial condition?
💡 Hint: Think about the starting point of a process.
True or False: Initial conditions are more important than boundary conditions in solving PDEs.
💡 Hint: Consider their roles in the context of equations.
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Create a unique initial condition for a new physical scenario involving temperature distribution in a rod while ensuring it aligns with a practical example.
💡 Hint: Consider how different heating methods could influence starting temperatures.
Analyze how the lack of one of the required initial conditions in the wave equation could affect the behavior of the resulting solution.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the importance of velocity for describing movement accurately.
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