Practice - Second-Order Linear PDEs
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Practice Questions
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Write the general form of a second-order linear PDE.
💡 Hint: Recall how partial derivatives appear in PDEs.
What is the condition for a PDE to be classified as elliptic?
💡 Hint: Think about the roots of the characteristic equation.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What classification does the PDE fall under if B² - 4AC > 0?
💡 Hint: Think of the wave equation as an example.
True or False: The Complementary Function is the particular solution to a second-order linear PDE.
💡 Hint: Recall the definitions of CF and PI.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider the PDE: 4∂²u/∂x² + ∂²u/∂y² = 0. Classify it based on B² - 4AC and briefly explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Identify values of A, B, and C carefully before calculating.
Given the equation: ∂²u/∂x² - ∂²u/∂t² = 0, find the CF by determining the characteristic equation.
💡 Hint: Use the roots to construct the general solution.
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