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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Computational Fluid Dynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
A system of equations with which of these coefficient matrices can be solved using the Thomas algorithm? |
A. | \(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 2 & 0 \\3 & 4 & 5 \\0 & 6 &7\end{bmatrix} \) |
B. | \(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 2 & 3 \\0 & 4 & 5 \\0 & 0 & 7\end{bmatrix}\) |
C. | \(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 0 & 0 \\3 & 4 & 0 \\5 & 6 & 7\end{bmatrix}\) |
D. | \(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 2 & 3 \\3 & 4 & 5 \\5 & 6 & 7\end{bmatrix}\) |
Answer» B. \(\begin{bmatrix}1 & 2 & 3 \\0 & 4 & 5 \\0 & 0 & 7\end{bmatrix}\) | |
2. |
Consider a system of equations where the ith equation is aiΦi=bi Φi+1+ciΦi-1+di. While solving this system using Thomas algorithm, we get Φi=PiΦi+1+Qi. What are P1 and Q1? |
A. | \(P_1=\frac{d_1}{a_1-c_1};Q_1=\frac{b_1}{a_1-c_1}\) |
B. | \(P_1=\frac{b_1}{a_1-c_1};Q_1=\frac{d_1}{a_1-c_1}\) |
C. | \(P_1=\frac{d_1}{a_1};Q_1=\frac{b_1}{a_1}\) |
D. | \(P_1=\frac{b_1}{a_1};Q_1=\frac{d_1}{a_1}\) |
Answer» E. | |
3. |
After finding all the values of Pi and Qi, in which order are the values of Φi found? |
A. | Forward |
B. | Simultaneously |
C. | Backwards |
D. | Depends on the problem |
Answer» D. Depends on the problem | |
4. |
While solving a system of equations with the Thomas algorithm, in which order are the values of Pi and Qi found? |
A. | Backwards |
B. | Forward |
C. | Simultaneously |
D. | Depends on the problem |
Answer» C. Simultaneously | |
5. |
Using the Thomas algorithm, if the ith unknown is Φi=Pi Φi+1+Qi. what is the last unknown value ΦN equal to? |
A. | 0 |
B. | PN |
C. | QN |
D. | 1 |
Answer» D. 1 | |
6. |
Let the ith equation of a system of n equations be aiΦi=bi Φi+1+ciΦi-1+di. Which of these is correct? |
A. | cN=0; bN=0 |
B. | cN=0; b1=0 |
C. | c1=0; bN=0 |
D. | c1=0; b1=0 |
Answer» D. c1=0; b1=0 | |
7. |
Consider a system of equations where the ith equation is ai Φi=bi Φ(i+1)+ci Φ(i+1)+di. While solving this system using Thomas algorithm, we get Φi=Pi Φ(i+1)+Qi. What are Pi and Qi? |
A. | \(P_i=\frac{c_i Q_{i-1}+d_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}};Q_i=\frac{b_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}}\) |
B. | \(P_i=\frac{b_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}};Q_i=\frac{c_i Q_{i-1}+d_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}}\) |
C. | \(P_i=\frac{c_i Q_{i-1}+b_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}};Q_i=\frac{d_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}}\) |
D. | \(P_i=\frac{d_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}};Q_i=\frac{c_i Q_{i-1}+b_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}}\) |
Answer» C. \(P_i=\frac{c_i Q_{i-1}+b_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}};Q_i=\frac{d_i}{a_i-c_i P_{i-1}}\) | |
8. |
Thomas algorithm is _________ |
A. | an analytical method |
B. | a direct method |
C. | an iterative method |
D. | a least squares method |
Answer» D. a least squares method | |
9. |
Thomas algorithm can be used to solve __________ |
A. | any matrix |
B. | all square matrices |
C. | only penta-diagonal matrices |
D. | only tri-diagonal matrices |
Answer» E. | |
10. |
Thomas algorithm is a ___________ |
A. | Linear equations solver |
B. | Quadratic equations solver |
C. | Discretization method |
D. | Linear least square system |
Answer» B. Quadratic equations solver | |