Heat equation and Wave equation problems

In summary, the Heat Equation and Wave Equation are two commonly used partial differential equations that describe heat dissipation and wave propagation in mathematical and physical systems. These equations have a wide range of applications in fields such as physics, engineering, and finance. The boundary conditions for solving problems with these equations vary depending on the specific problem and numerical methods, including finite difference, finite element, and spectral methods, can be used to solve them. However, these equations have limitations in accurately modeling real-world situations, such as not considering external forces and assuming a homogeneous medium.
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dominic.tsy
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Solve the Heat equation u_t = ku_xx for 0 < x < ∏, t > 0 with the initial condition

u(x, 0) = 1 + 2sinx

and the boundary conditions u(0, t) = u(∏, t) = 1

(Notice that the boundary condition is not homogeneous)

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Find the solution of the Wave equation u_tt = 4 u_xx with

u(0, t) = u (π/2, t) = 0, t > 0

u(x, 0) = sin (2x) - 2sin(6x), u_x (x, 0) = -3 sin4x, 0 ≤ x ≤ ∏/2

Please help! =[...
 
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dominic.tsy said:
1.
Solve the Heat equation u_t = ku_xx for 0 < x < ∏, t > 0 with the initial condition

u(x, 0) = 1 + 2sinx

and the boundary conditions u(0, t) = u(∏, t) = 1

(Notice that the boundary condition is not homogeneous)
Define v(x, t)= u(x,t)- 1. What differential equation, boundary condition, and initial condition does that satisfy?

3.
Find the solution of the Wave equation u_tt = 4 u_xx with

u(0, t) = u (π/2, t) = 0, t > 0

u(x, 0) = sin (2x) - 2sin(6x), u_x (x, 0) = -3 sin4x, 0 ≤ x ≤ ∏/2

Please help! =[...
Try a Fourier series solution of the form [tex]\sum A_n(t) sin(nx/4)+ B)n(t)cos(nx/4)[/tex]
 
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