Practice Basic Concept of Finite Difference Methods - 5.2.1 | 5. Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations | Numerical Techniques
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the purpose of discretization in FDM?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what makes calculations easier.

Question 2

Easy

Which method uses the point after the current point to approximate derivatives?

πŸ’‘ Hint: This method focuses on what comes next.

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Question 1

What does discretization achieve in FDM?

  • It simplifies the problem
  • It makes it more complex
  • It introduces more variables

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about why we need a manageable approach.

Question 2

True or False: The central difference method uses two surrounding points to approximate derivatives.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Visualize the grid and where it gets its inputs from.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Consider the one-dimensional heat equation. Discretize the spatial domain with N segments. Describe how you would set up the grid points and calculate the time evolution using FDM principles.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how the points relate to each other over time.

Question 2

Present a scenario where the disadvantages of FDM could significantly impact results. Write a short essay explaining this.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider scenarios where shapes or changes in boundaries matter.

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