3 - Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
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Practice Questions
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What is a Partial Differential Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from ordinary differential equations.
What characterizes a linear PDE?
💡 Hint: Consider the forms of equations you are familiar with.
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What is the definition of a Partial Differential Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about equations that vary across two or more dimensions.
True or False: A linear PDE can contain products of its dependent variable and its derivatives.
💡 Hint: Remember what defines linear relationships.
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If a PDE satisfied the equation ∂²u/∂x² - ∂²u/∂t² + k = 0 is restructured, classify and explain its nature.
💡 Hint: Focus on the relevance of wave behavior.
In a scenario where ∂²u/∂x² + ∂²u/∂y² = f(x,y) is given, explain how to find if it's elliptic, parabolic, or hyperbolic.
💡 Hint: Identify coefficients related to the discriminant criteria.
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