13 - Partial Differential Equations
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Practice Questions
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What is the general form of the two-dimensional Laplace equation?
💡 Hint: Recall the summation of the second partial derivatives.
Name a property of solutions to the Laplace equation.
💡 Hint: Think about where the extremes can occur.
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What does the Laplace equation model?
💡 Hint: Think about systems that have reached equilibrium.
True or False: Harmonic functions can have local maxima inside their domain.
💡 Hint: Recall the properties of harmonic functions.
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Provide a real-life scenario where the two-dimensional Laplace equation can be applied and solve for the temperature distribution given specific boundary conditions.
💡 Hint: Look at the conditions provided and ensure they match a physical context.
Demonstrate how to convert the two-dimensional Laplace equation into polar coordinates and solve it for a circular domain.
💡 Hint: Review the polar form of the Laplace equation to guide your transformation.
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