5.4 - Comparison of Finite Difference Methods and Finite Element Methods
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What does FDM stand for?
💡 Hint: It involves a method used for numerical techniques.
Name one advantage of FDM.
💡 Hint: Think about its computational demands.
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What is one feature of Finite Difference Methods (FDM)?
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of the geometries each method fits.
True or False: FEM is more computationally expensive than FDM.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the complexity of handling various shapes.
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A circular water tank needs to be analyzed for temperature distribution. Should you use FDM or FEM? Justify your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the shape and how each method interacts with boundaries.
Design a numerical experiment that compares the accuracy of FDM and FEM on a complex structural analysis problem.
💡 Hint: Think about what results you want to compare.
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