Practice Summary - 2.6 | 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 second-order PDEs?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It involves coefficients A, B, and C.

Question 2

Easy

Give an example of an elliptic PDE.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of equations related to steady-state processes.

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Question 1

What is the condition for elliptic PDEs?

  • Ξ” < 0
  • Ξ” = 0
  • Ξ” > 0

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the sign of the discriminant.

Question 2

True or False: Parabolic PDEs model wave propagation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the type of physical processes represented by parabolic PDEs.

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Question 1

Given a PDE βˆ‚Β²u/βˆ‚xΒ² + 4βˆ‚Β²u/βˆ‚yΒ² - 3 = 0, classify it and provide a physical phenomenon it could represent.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Calculate Ξ” and reflect on physical meanings.

Question 2

Explain how boundary conditions for elliptic equations differ from those for hyperbolic equations.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what each type of equation needs to understand solution behavior.

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