Practice Solution Method: Auxiliary (Characteristic) Equations - 5.2 | 5. Lagrange’s Linear Equation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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5.2 - Solution Method: Auxiliary (Characteristic) Equations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the Lagrange’s Linear Equation form?

💡 Hint: Look for the structure of first-order linear PDE.

Question 2

Easy

Define what auxiliary equations are in context to PDEs.

💡 Hint: Focus on how they interrelate dx, dy, dz.

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Question 1

What is the first step in solving Lagrange’s Linear Equation?

  • Formulating auxiliary equations
  • Identifying P
  • Q
  • R
  • Finding the general solution

💡 Hint: Recall the initial steps in the Lagrange method.

Question 2

True or False: The general solution can be expressed as ψ(u,v) = 0.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about how we represent solutions in mathematics.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Solve the PDE ∂z/∂x + 2∂z/∂y = 3x + y and provide the characteristic equations.

💡 Hint: Focus on identifying P, Q, and R clearly to derive your equations.

Question 2

Consider the PDE: x∂z/∂x + y∂z/∂y = z. Determine its characteristics and general solution.

💡 Hint: Each auxiliary relationship generates a logarithmic connection you will want to explore.

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