Practice Method of Solving: Auxiliary Equation Method - 8.3 | 8. Homogeneous Linear PDEs with Constant Coefficients | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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8.3 - Method of Solving: Auxiliary Equation Method

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Question 1

Easy

Identify whether the following PDE is homogeneous: ∂z/∂x + ∂z/∂y = 3.

💡 Hint: Check if all terms involve the dependent variable or its derivatives.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

The Auxiliary Equation Method is used for which type of equations?

  • Homogeneous Linear PDEs
  • Non-Homogeneous Linear PDEs
  • Exact PDEs

💡 Hint: Consider the structure of the equations.

Question 2

True or False: A PDE is homogeneous if it contains free terms.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of a homogeneous PDE.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Solve the PDE ∂²z/∂x² - 2∂²z/∂x∂y + ∂²z/∂y² = 0 and identify all solution characteristics.

💡 Hint: Apply the auxiliary method systematically!

Question 2

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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