Practice Summary of Key Concepts - 5.6 | 5. Numerical Solutions of Partial Differential Equations | Numerical Techniques
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Summary of Key Concepts

5.6 - Summary of Key Concepts

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does FDM stand for?

💡 Hint: Think about the method that uses differences.

Question 2 Easy

Is FEM suitable for complex geometries?

💡 Hint: Remember, FEM = Flexible.

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Question 1

What is the main advantage of FDM?

Flexibility
Simplicity
Computational expense

💡 Hint: Consider ease of use.

Question 2

True or False: FEM is suitable for simple geometry problems.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about what FEM is designed for.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a 1D heat equation, develop a finite difference scheme for a grid size of N=5 and a time increment Δt. Analyze stability conditions.

💡 Hint: Think about the relationships in the heat equation.

Challenge 2 Hard

Apply FEM to a nonlinear dynamics problem in a 2D domain. Describe stepwise how you will approach the solution, including meshing.

💡 Hint: Focus on breaking down complex behaviors into manageable systems.

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