Practice Spherical - 9.3 | Partial Differential Equations | Mathematics III (PDE, Probability & Statistics)
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the general formula for the Laplacian in spherical coordinates?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Make sure to incorporate radius and angle derivatives in your answer.

Question 2

Easy

Can the Laplacian be applicable to a function only in terms of \( r \)?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens to the angles if they are constant.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the purpose of the Laplacian operator?

  • A measure of curved space.
  • It measures the average behavior of a function.
  • Calculating volume of solid figures.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about properties of functions.

Question 2

True or False: The Laplacian can only be applied to two-dimensional functions.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the dimensionality of coordinate systems.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a function \( u(r, \theta, \phi) = r^3 \sin(\theta) \), calculate its Laplacian. Show the step-by-step derivation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, you need to differentiate and apply product rules.

Question 2

Design a spherical model to analyze heat dissipation in a metal sphere. Derive the differential equations involved.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Boundary conditions are critical; think of insulated versus exposed edges.

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