Practice Applying Initial Conditions - 14.4 | 14. D’Alembert’s Solution of Wave Equation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two initial conditions typically defined for wave problems?

💡 Hint: Think about what describes the wave at the start.

Question 2

Easy

What does \( u(x, 0) = \phi(x) \) signify?

💡 Hint: What component of the wave might this represent?

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Question 1

What are the initial conditions for the wave equation?

  • Initial displacement and initial acceleration
  • Initial displacement and initial velocity
  • Initial position and acceleration

💡 Hint: Think about what you need to set the state of the wave.

Question 2

True or False: The solution for the wave equation can be determined without initial conditions.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how we define the state of a wave.

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Question 1

Given the wave equation with initial conditions \( u(x, 0) = e^{-x} \) and \( \frac{\partial u}{\partial t}(x, 0) = 2e^{-x} \), find the expressions for \( f(x) \) and \( g(x) \).

💡 Hint: Think about how to apply the conditions to formulate the two functions.

Question 2

Apply D'Alembert's Solution for \( u(x, 0) = cos(x) \) and \( \psi(x) = \sin(x) \) and find the resultant wave function.

💡 Hint: Use the properties of the cosine function when finding specific solutions.

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