Practice One-Dimensional Diffusion (Heat) Equation - 11 | Partial Differential Equations | Mathematics III (PDE, Probability & Statistics)
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Question 1

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What is the general form of the one-dimensional diffusion equation?

💡 Hint: Recall how heat diffusion is expressed mathematically.

Question 2

Easy

What does the symbol 'α' represent in the diffusion equation?

💡 Hint: Think about what dictates how fast heat spreads.

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Question 1

What is the one-dimensional diffusion equation?

  • ∂u/∂t = α²∂²u/∂x²
  • ∂u/∂x = β∂²u/∂t²
  • ∂u/∂t = 0

💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between temperature, time, and space.

Question 2

True or False: Neumann boundary conditions specify the value of the function at the boundaries.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what Neumann actually indicates for boundary conditions.

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Question 1

Consider a metal rod of length L with fixed temperatures at both ends. Derive the series solution using separation of variables.

💡 Hint: Begin with simplifications based on known boundary values.

Question 2

A rod with one end maintained at 100°C and the other at 0°C is cooled down. Formulate the boundary-value problem using suitable boundary conditions.

💡 Hint: Consider how to express temperature changes over the defined domain.

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