Practice Boundary and Initial Conditions - 12.2 | 12. One-Dimensional Heat Equation | Mathematics - iii (Differential Calculus) - Vol 2
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12.2 - Boundary and Initial Conditions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the initial condition in solving the heat equation?

💡 Hint: Think about what temperature you need to know at t=0.

Question 2

Easy

What type of boundary condition fixes the temperature at the ends?

💡 Hint: It starts with 'D' and is named after a mathematician.

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Question 1

What does the initial condition (IC) indicate?

  • Temperature distribution at t=0
  • Temperature distribution at t=1
  • Fixed endpoint temperature

💡 Hint: Consider what temperature you need to know first.

Question 2

True or False: Neumann boundary conditions specify fixed temperatures.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about the nature of how Neumann conditions operate.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a rod of length L with the ends kept at a fixed temperature of 0°C, determine the initial setup for this system. What type of boundary condition applies?

💡 Hint: Think about whether the ends maintain temperature or allow heat escape.

Question 2

If one end of the rod has a Neumann boundary condition specifying zero heat flow, explain how this changes the temperature distribution compared to a Dirichlet condition at that end.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when heat isn't allowed to escape versus when it is fixed.

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