8.3 - Method of Solving: Auxiliary Equation Method
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Practice Questions
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Identify whether the following PDE is homogeneous: ∂z/∂x + ∂z/∂y = 3.
💡 Hint: Check if all terms involve the dependent variable or its derivatives.
Write the operator form for the PDE ∂²z/∂x² + ∂²z/∂y² = 0.
💡 Hint: Replace the derivatives with operators D and D'.
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The Auxiliary Equation Method is used for which type of equations?
💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the equations.
True or False: A PDE is homogeneous if it contains free terms.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a homogeneous PDE.
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Solve the PDE ∂²z/∂x² - 2∂²z/∂x∂y + ∂²z/∂y² = 0 and identify all solution characteristics.
💡 Hint: Apply the auxiliary method systematically!
Discuss how changing the coefficients alters the nature of roots and subsequently the general solution.
💡 Hint: Consider how coefficient modulation influences polynomial behavior.
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