12.4 - Fourier Series and Initial Condition
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Practice Questions
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What is the formula to find the Fourier coefficient B_n?
💡 Hint: Remember to consider the limits of integration.
What type of boundary conditions does the Fourier sine series often satisfy?
💡 Hint: Think about the values at the endpoints of the function.
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What is the purpose of Fourier coefficients in heat equation solutions?
💡 Hint: Think about what the coefficients are derived from.
True or False: The Fourier series can only represent periodic functions.
💡 Hint: Think about the applications of Fourier analysis.
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Solve for B_n if f(x) is defined as a square wave function oscillating between 1 and -1. What would be its Fourier coefficients?
💡 Hint: Remember to analyze the symmetry of the square wave when integrating.
If the initial temperature is given as f(x) = sin(2πx/L), derive the coefficients B_n and explain their significance in the context of the heat equation.
💡 Hint: Use the properties of orthogonality of sine functions.
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