Practice Characteristic Curves - 2.3 | 2. Classification of PDEs (Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

What type of PDE is defined by a discriminant Δ < 0?

💡 Hint: Think of someone being steady.

Question 2

Easy

Which equation represents a parabolic PDE?

💡 Hint: Remember diffusion.

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Question 1

What type of PDE is represented by Δ < 0?

  • Hyperbolic
  • Parabolic
  • Elliptic

💡 Hint: Think steady-state.

Question 2

True or False: All hyperbolic PDEs require two initial conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember wave motions.

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Question 1

Classify the PDE ∂²u/∂x² + 2∂²u/∂y² - ∂u/∂y = 0 and discuss the implications of its classification.

💡 Hint: Revisit the discriminant calculation.

Question 2

Derive the characteristic curves for the wave equation ∂²u/∂t² - c²∂²u/∂x² = 0.

💡 Hint: Think about shifting variables in the equation.

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