Practice General Steps for the Method - 7.1.3 | 7. Method of Separation of Variables | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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Question 1

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What is the first step in the Method of Separation of Variables?

💡 Hint: Think about how you might express a function of multiple variables.

Question 2

Easy

Define a separable solution.

💡 Hint: Recall that we are looking at functions like u(x,t).

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Question 1

What is the first step in the Method of Separation of Variables?

  • Assume a separable solution
  • Apply boundary conditions
  • Solve ODEs

💡 Hint: Think about the initial assumption that frames all subsequent steps.

Question 2

True or False: The separation constant can vary with each problem.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how constants behave in mathematical equations.

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Question 1

Given the heat equation ∂u/∂t = k∂²u/∂x², derive the ordinary differential equations from the method of separation of variables.

💡 Hint: Start with the separation process carefully.

Question 2

Consider solving the wave equation using separation of variables. Describe the boundary condition implications for the solution and how they affect the form of eigenfunctions.

💡 Hint: Visualize physical constraints in real-world applications.

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