20.2 - Common Numerical Methods for PDEs
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Practice Questions
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What are the three classifications of PDEs?
💡 Hint: Remember the acronym 'EPH'.
Which numerical method uses the method of difference quotients?
💡 Hint: Think about how we approximate derivatives.
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What type of PDE is commonly associated with steady-state heat conduction?
💡 Hint: Think about which describes non-changing systems.
True or False: The Finite Volume Method inherently conserves conservation laws.
💡 Hint: Consider how material properties are maintained.
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Consider a complex physical scenario where heat is distributed unevenly across a plate. Which numerical method would be best to simulate its behavior over time, and why?
💡 Hint: Think of uneven shapes that need different analysis.
You are tasked with simulating fluid flow in a closed environment. Outline the steps you would take to select a numerical method, including considerations on stability and grid discretization.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of different methods.
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