11.1.7 - Worked Example
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What is the standard form of the wave equation?
💡 Hint: Remember the general representation of wave equations.
Identify the boundary conditions in our example.
💡 Hint: Think about the values of the function at the ends of the string.
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What does the wave equation model?
💡 Hint: Think about the contexts where waves are discussed.
True or False: The initial displacement affects the shape of the wave.
💡 Hint: Consider the importance of initial conditions.
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Consider a wave equation defined in a region with non-fixed boundary conditions. Describe how this would affect your solution approach.
💡 Hint: Think about how the ends of a string can move.
Using Fourier series, compute the solution for initial conditions that change over a range of values rather than fixed points.
💡 Hint: Consider how you can represent varying functions in terms of sines and cosines.
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