11.1.5 - Method of Separation of Variables
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Define separation of variables.
💡 Hint: What does it mean to separate the variables?
Name the two ordinary differential equations derived from the wave equation using separation of variables.
💡 Hint: Think about what each represents.
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What does the Method of Separation of Variables do?
💡 Hint: Think of what the separation means in context.
True or False: The boundary conditions affect the eigenvalues in separation of variables.
💡 Hint: Recall how waves behave at fixed or free ends.
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Given the wave equation: u''(t) = 4u''(x), apply the method of separation of variables. Explain each step in detail.
💡 Hint: Break down each substitution step and ensure to emphasize the separation process.
Explain how differing boundary conditions (e.g., fixed vs free) impact the resultant eigenvalues and the nature of spatial solutions.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the string's physical constraints throughout these conditions.
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