Practice Heat Equation (diffusion) (7.1) - Partial Differential Equations
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Heat Equation (Diffusion)

Practice - Heat Equation (Diffusion)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the variable \( u \) represent in the Heat Equation?

💡 Hint: Think about what we measure when tracking heat.

Question 2 Easy

What is the form of the Heat Equation?

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between time and space derivatives.

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Question 1

What does the Heat Equation model?

Thermal Expansion
Flow of Fluids
Heat diffusion

💡 Hint: Reflect on what physical processes involve temperature changes.

Question 2

True or False: The heat equation can only be used for one-dimensional systems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider more complex systems like those involving multiple dimensions.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

For a given metal rod of length L, with one end held at temperature T_1 and the other at T_2, derive the temperature distribution using the heat equation.

💡 Hint: Ensure you apply initial and boundary conditions correctly.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the heat distribution in a cylindrical object using the heat equation and explain your mathematical setup.

💡 Hint: Utilize cylindrical rather than Cartesian coordinates, accounting for shape differences.

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