1.2 - Formation of PDEs by Eliminating Arbitrary Functions
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Define what a Partial Differential Equation (PDE) is.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of PDE from the session.
What is the first step in eliminating arbitrary constants?
💡 Hint: Think about the differentiation process.
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What is the primary purpose of forming a PDE?
💡 Hint: Think about the goal of working with PDEs.
True or False: Differential equations can involve arbitrary constants.
💡 Hint: Recall the earlier discussions on constants.
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Given z = a sin(x) + b cos(y), form a PDE by eliminating a and b.
💡 Hint: Look closely at how trigonometric functions behave in differentiation.
Given z = f(xy) + g(x/y), construct a second-order PDE.
💡 Hint: Focus on both differentiation processes and how they interrelate.
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