2.2 - Types of PDEs
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Practice Questions
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What is the condition that defines elliptic PDEs?
💡 Hint: Think about the discriminant.
Which PDE is an example of a parabolic equation?
💡 Hint: It relates to temperature change.
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What type of PDE is represented by the equation ∂²u/∂x² + ∂²u/∂y² = 0?
💡 Hint: Consider the discriminant.
True or False: A hyperbolic PDE has two distinct characteristic curves.
💡 Hint: Think about wave propagation.
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Given the PDE ∂²u/∂t² - c²∂²u/∂x² = 0, classify it and justify your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the coefficients to assess the discriminant.
Transform the parabolic PDE ∂u/∂t = k∂²u/∂x² into its canonical form.
💡 Hint: Use variable change methods to simplify the equation.
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