Practice Step 2: Solve the Simplified PDE - 14.3.2 | 14. D’Alembert’s Solution of Wave Equation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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Question 1

Easy

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

💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between time and space in wave propagation.

Question 2

Easy

Define D'Alembert's solution in relation to the wave equation.

💡 Hint: Consider the two traveling waveforms.

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Question 1

What is the general form of D'Alembert's solution?

  • u(x,t) = f(x + ct) + g(x - ct)
  • u(x,t) = f(x - ct) - g(x + ct)
  • u(x,t) = f(x,t) + g(x,t)

💡 Hint: Think of the waves moving in opposite directions.

Question 2

True or False: The wave equation is a first-order differential equation.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the orders of derivatives in the equation.

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Question 1

Given an initial displacement \( u(x, 0) = e^{-x^2} \) and velocity \( \frac{\partial u}{\partial t}(x,0) = 0 \), find explicit forms for \( f \) and \( g \).

💡 Hint: Integrate the given conditions step by step.

Question 2

Analyze the effect of changing wave speed \( c \) on the solution form, considering \( p(x,t) = A sin(kx - \omega t) \).

💡 Hint: Use relationships between the wave parameters to detail this.

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