Practice Partial Differential Equations - 18 | 18. Eigenfunction Expansion Method | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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18 - Partial Differential Equations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an eigenfunction?

💡 Hint: Think about functions that remain proportional under transformations.

Question 2

Easy

Define a boundary value problem.

💡 Hint: Consider where conditions are set in a physical system.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What method is commonly used to solve linear PDEs?

  • Eigenfunction Expansion
  • Matrix Method
  • Gradient Descent

💡 Hint: Think about the techniques discussed in class.

Question 2

True or False: Eigenfunctions are always orthogonal.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall how eigenfunctions relate to inner product properties.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider a second-order PDE. Formulate a Sturm-Liouville problem that yields a set of eigenfunctions appropriate for boundary conditions $u(0)=0$ and $u(L)=0$.

💡 Hint: Focus on how the boundary conditions influence the form of the solution.

Question 2

Using the heat equation example, derive how the coefficients in the expansion relate to the initial condition using the inner product.

💡 Hint: Recall how orthogonality simplifies finding coefficients in the expansion.

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