20.6 - Summary
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What is a Partial Differential Equation?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from an ordinary differential equation.
Name a type of PDE and give an example.
💡 Hint: Recall the types we discussed: Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic.
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What does the acronym EPH stand for regarding types of PDEs?
💡 Hint: Recall the order in which we discussed the types.
True or False: The Finite Volume Method ensures conservation laws.
💡 Hint: Think about fluid dynamics where mass must be conserved.
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Derive the explicit finite difference scheme for the heat equation and analyze its stability.
💡 Hint: Focus on the discretization of the heat equation and ensure you verify the conditions.
Consider a PDE representing fluid flow in a channel. Discuss how the Finite Volume Method might apply to ensure mass conservation.
💡 Hint: Envision how mass flows in and out of each controlled volume in your explanation.
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