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Practice Questions
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What does the acronym PDE stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for what happens with derivatives in multiple variables.
Identify whether ∂²u/∂x² is a first-order or second-order derivative.
💡 Hint: Count the number of times '∂' appears.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does PDE stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what each word in the acronym represents.
For the equation ∂²u/∂x² + ∂²u/∂y² = 0, what order is the PDE?
💡 Hint: Identify the highest derivative present in the equation.
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Challenge Problems
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Derive a first-order PDE based on a physical interpretation of fluid flow across a surface.
💡 Hint: Consider how the variables interact during fluid movement.
Create a second-order PDE for a wave on a string modeled by its position over time.
💡 Hint: Think about the relationships between displacement and time.
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