13.5 - Laplace Equation in Polar Coordinates
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Practice Questions
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What is the form of the Laplace equation in polar coordinates?
💡 Hint: Consider how the derivatives are structured in polar form.
Define Bessel functions in the context of polar coordinates.
💡 Hint: Think about equations solved in circular geometries.
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What type of function does Laplace's equation represent in polar coordinates?
💡 Hint: Recall the general characteristics of PDE types.
True or False: The solution to Laplace's equation can exhibit local maxima or minima inside the domain.
💡 Hint: Consider the maximum and minimum principle.
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Challenge Problems
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Derive the general solution for the Laplace equation in polar coordinates with specific boundary conditions that are non-homogeneous.
💡 Hint: Consider how the non-homogeneous boundaries affect your Bessel solutions.
In a circular plate of radius a, a temperature distribution problem is given by provisions at the edges while the center remains zero. Solve using Laplace's equation.
💡 Hint: Focus on how the symmetry simplifies your boundary conditions.
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