Practice - One-Dimensional Diffusion (Heat) Equation
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Practice Questions
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What is the general form of the one-dimensional diffusion equation?
💡 Hint: Recall how heat diffusion is expressed mathematically.
What does the symbol 'α' represent in the diffusion equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what dictates how fast heat spreads.
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What is the one-dimensional diffusion equation?
💡 Hint: Recall the relationship between temperature, time, and space.
True or False: Neumann boundary conditions specify the value of the function at the boundaries.
💡 Hint: Consider what Neumann actually indicates for boundary conditions.
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Challenge Problems
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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.
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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