Practice Summary - 20.6 | 20. Numerical Methods for PDEs (basic overview) | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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Question 1 Easy

What is a Partial Differential Equation?

💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from an ordinary differential equation.

Question 2 Easy

Name a type of PDE and give an example.

💡 Hint: Recall the types we discussed: Elliptic, Parabolic, Hyperbolic.

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Question 1

What does the acronym EPH stand for regarding types of PDEs?

Energy
Pressure
Heat
Elliptic
Parabolic
Hyperbolic
Equilibrium
Phase
Homogeneity

💡 Hint: Recall the order in which we discussed the types.

Question 2

True or False: The Finite Volume Method ensures conservation laws.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about fluid dynamics where mass must be conserved.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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.

Challenge 2 Hard

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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