Explore topic-wise MCQs in Fourier Analysis.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Fourier Analysis knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The ends A and B of a rod of 20cm length are kept at 30 C and 80 C until steady state prevails. What is the condition u(x,0)?

A. 20 + <sup>5</sup> <sub>2</sub> x
B. 30 + <sup>5</sup> <sub>2</sub> x
C. 30 + 2x
D. 20 + 2x
Answer» C. 30 + 2x
2.

If two ends of a bar of length l is insulated then what are the conditions to solve the heat flow equation?

A. u<sub>x</sub>(0,t) = 0 = u<sub>x</sub>(l,t)
B. u<sub>t</sub>(0,t) = 0 = u<sub>t</sub>(l,t)
C. u(0,t) = 0 = u(l,t)
D. u<sub>xx</sub>(0,t) = 0 = u<sub>xx</sub>(l,t)
Answer» B. u<sub>t</sub>(0,t) = 0 = u<sub>t</sub>(l,t)
3.

Solve the equation ut = uxx with the boundary conditions u(x,0) = 3 sin (n x) and u(0,t)=0=u(1,t) where 0&lt;x&lt;1 and t&gt;0.

A. (3 _{n=1}^ ) e<sup>-n<sup>2</sup> <sup>2</sup> t</sup> cos u2061(n x)
B. ( _{n=1}^ ) e<sup>-n<sup>2</sup> <sup>2</sup> t</sup> sin u2061(n x)
C. (3 _{n=1}^ ) e<sup>-n<sup>2</sup> <sup>2</sup> t</sup> sin u2061(n x)
D. ( _{n=1}^ ) e<sup>-n<sup>2</sup> <sup>2</sup> t</sup> cos(n x)
Answer» D. ( _{n=1}^ ) e<sup>-n<sup>2</sup> <sup>2</sup> t</sup> cos(n x)
4.

Is it possible to have a solution for 1-Dimensional heat equation which does not converge as time approaches infinity?

A. Yes
B. No
Answer» C.
5.

A rod of 30cm length has its ends P and Q kept 20 C and 80 C respectively until steady state condition prevail. The temperature at each point end is suddenly reduced to 0 C and kept so. Find the conditions for solving the equation.

A. u(0,t) = 0 = u(30,t) and u(x,0) = 20 + 60/10 x
B. u<sub>x</sub>(0,t) = 0 = u<sub>x</sub>(30,t) and u(x,0) = 20 + 60/30 x
C. u<sub>t</sub>(0,t) = 0 = u<sub>t</sub>(30,t) and u(x,0) = 20 + 60/10 x
D. u(0,t) = 0 = u(30,t) and u(x,0) = 20 + 60/30 x
Answer» E.
6.

The one dimensional heat equation can be solved using a variable separable method. The constant which appears in the solution should be __________

A. Positive
B. Negative
C. Zero
D. Can be anything
Answer» C. Zero
7.

When using the variable separable method to solve a partial differential equation, then the function can be written as the product of functions depending only on one variable. For example, U(x,t) = X(x)T(t).

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
8.

The partial differential equation of 1-Dimensional heat equation is ___________

A. u<sub>t</sub> = c<sup>2</sup>u<sub>xx</sub>
B. u<sub>t</sub> = pu<sub>xx</sub>
C. u<sub>tt</sub> = c<sup>2</sup>u<sub>xx</sub>
D. u<sub>t</sub> = c<sup>2</sup>u<sub>xx</sub>
Answer» B. u<sub>t</sub> = pu<sub>xx</sub>