1.2.2 - Example 4
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Define a Partial Differential Equation (PDE).
💡 Hint: Think of what 'partial' means in terms of derivatives.
What are arbitrary constants?
💡 Hint: Consider constants in a linear equation.
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What does PDE stand for?
💡 Hint: Remember it relates to derivatives.
True or False: Arbitrary constants in a PDE can change without affecting the equation's characteristics.
💡 Hint: Consider constants in mathematical functions.
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Consider the function z = asin(x) + bcos(y) + d. Derive the PDE by eliminating arbitrary constants a, b, and d.
💡 Hint: Consider how those derivatives relate to sinusoidal functions.
Given z = f(x² + y²) + h(x - y), derive the PDE by eliminating arbitrary functions f and h.
💡 Hint: What substitutions can simplify the process?
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