Practice Canonical Forms - 2.4 | 2. Classification of PDEs (Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What is the discriminant formula for classifying PDEs?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the standard form of a quadratic equation.

Question 2

Easy

Identify the type of PDE if Ξ” < 0.

πŸ’‘ Hint: This type indicates steady-state behavior.

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Question 1

What is the value of the discriminant Ξ” for elliptic PDEs?

  • Ξ” < 0
  • Ξ” = 0
  • Ξ” > 0

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the conditions for each type.

Question 2

True or False: Hyperbolic PDEs have one real repeated characteristic line.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the behavior of waves and their propagation.

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Question 1

Classify the PDE: βˆ‚Β²u/βˆ‚xΒ² + 4βˆ‚Β²u/βˆ‚yΒ² = 0. What conditions do you derive from this?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate the discriminant first!

Question 2

Transform the given PDE βˆ‚Β²u/βˆ‚xΒ² - 4βˆ‚Β²u/βˆ‚tΒ² = 0 into the appropriate canonical form.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of the methods required to change coordinates.

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