20.5 - Comparison of Methods
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Practice Questions
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What does FDM stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the words 'Finite' and 'Difference'.
What is one advantage of FEM?
💡 Hint: Think about complicated shapes.
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What is a primary benefit of the Finite Element Method?
💡 Hint: Think of practical applications in engineering.
True or False: FDM inherently conserves mass.
💡 Hint: Consider how methods treat variables.
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You are tasked with simulating heat transfer in an irregular metal shape. Which method would be most appropriate, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider the geometry's complexity in your choice.
Describe a situation where using FDM could lead to inaccuracies in the results and why.
💡 Hint: Think about how boundaries affect numerical methods.
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