Practice Derivation of D'Alembert’s Solution - 14.3 | 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

Define the one-dimensional wave equation.

💡 Hint: What does it describe?

Question 2

Easy

State what \( u(x,t) \) represents in the wave equation.

💡 Hint: Think about wave motion.

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Question 1

What is the form of the one-dimensional wave equation?

  • \\( \\frac{\\partial^2 u}{\\partial t^2} = c^2 \\frac{\\partial^2 u}{\\partial x^2} \\)
  • \\( u = f(x+t) + g(x-t) \\)
  • \\( u = c(x-t) \\)

💡 Hint: Look for the equation that involves second derivatives.

Question 2

True or False: Initial conditions are not necessary to solve the wave equation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how we find specific solutions.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given the wave equation \( \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial t^2} = 9 \frac{\partial^2 u}{\partial x^2} \) and the initial conditions \( u(x, 0) = e^{-x^2} \), \; \frac{\partial u}{\partial t}(x, 0) = 0 \), derive D'Alembert's solution and find \( u(x,t) \).

💡 Hint: How does the Gaussian shape of the initial condition influence the wave function?

Question 2

Create your own initial conditions based on real-life wave situations, derive the respective D'Alembert's form, and discuss the implications of your findings.

💡 Hint: Variation in initial conditions will significantly alter wave behavior.

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