12.2 - Boundary and Initial Conditions
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Practice Questions
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What is the initial condition in solving the heat equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what temperature you need to know at t=0.
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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What does the initial condition (IC) indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider what temperature you need to know first.
True or False: Neumann boundary conditions specify fixed temperatures.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of how Neumann conditions operate.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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