Practice Comparison of Finite Difference Methods and Finite Element Methods - 5.4 | 5. Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations | Numerical Techniques
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does FDM stand for?

πŸ’‘ Hint: It involves a method used for numerical techniques.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of FDM.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about its computational demands.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is one feature of Finite Difference Methods (FDM)?

  • Easier to implement for simple geometries
  • Handles complex geometries
  • Higher accuracy in all cases

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the nature of the geometries each method fits.

Question 2

True or False: FEM is more computationally expensive than FDM.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on the complexity of handling various shapes.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A circular water tank needs to be analyzed for temperature distribution. Should you use FDM or FEM? Justify your choice.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the shape and how each method interacts with boundaries.

Question 2

Design a numerical experiment that compares the accuracy of FDM and FEM on a complex structural analysis problem.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what results you want to compare.

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