2.2.2 - Parabolic PDEs
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What is the discriminant condition for parabolic PDEs?
💡 Hint: Remember it indicates the type of PDE.
Name a typical example of a parabolic PDE.
💡 Hint: Think about equations related to diffusion.
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What is the discriminant condition for parabolic PDEs?
💡 Hint: Think about how different types of PDEs are categorized.
True or False? Parabolic PDEs have two real distinct characteristic lines.
💡 Hint: Recall the unique nature of characteristic lines in parabolic equations.
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Given the heat equation ∂u/∂t = 0.01∂²u/∂x², analyze how boundary conditions might affect the solution's predictability. What if the left boundary is kept at a fixed temperature while the right one is insulated?
💡 Hint: Consider how temperatures influence one another across fixed and insulated boundaries.
Classify the following PDE: ∂²u/∂t² = k∂²u/∂x², explaining your reasoning. What makes it differ from a parabolic PDE?
💡 Hint: Look at how the differentiation aspects lead to different classifications and real-world applications.
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