11 - Partial Differential Equations
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Practice Questions
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What does the variable c represent in the wave equation?
💡 Hint: Think about how fast the wave moves.
Name one type of boundary condition.
💡 Hint: These conditions often specify fixed values at the endpoints.
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What does the wave equation model?
💡 Hint: Consider sound, light, and similar wave phenomena.
D'Alembert's formula shows waves traveling in which directions?
💡 Hint: Recall the forms of f(x - ct) and g(x + ct).
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Using the wave equation, derive the solution for a string of length L subjected to initial conditions: u(x, 0) = φ(x) = sin(nπx/L). Identify the wave's behavior.
💡 Hint: Consider Fourier expansion concepts.
Analyze a free end boundary condition for a wave equation. If u(0, t) = 0 and ∂u/∂x(L, t) = 0, derive implications for wave behavior at both ends.
💡 Hint: Think about how Neumann conditions allow for variable freedom.
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