Semester 2 (2011/2012) Name: _____________________________

Matrik No.: _____________________________

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FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA

KXEX 3244: Partial Differential Equations

ASSIGMNENT (25%)
Dateline: 1 June 2011, 5.30 pm.

1. Find a complete solution for the following equation using Bessel or Legendre
functions.
y
ii
(1 + x)y
i
+
x
2
1
4
y = u

2. Find the half-range sine and cosine expansions of the following functions
(t) = cos ot u < t < n, o is not an integer
By setting t = in the half range expansion, show that
cot on =
1
on

2o
n

1
n
2
o
2
=
1
n

1
n + o

n=1


3. A semi-infinite string is initially at rest in a position coinciding with the positive
half of the x-axis. At t = 0, the left-hand end of the string begins to move along
the y-axis in a manner described by y(0, t) = f(t), where f(t) is a known
function.
Using Laplace transform method, find the displacement y(x, t) of the string at
any point at any subsequent time if the initial displacement of the string is y(x,
0) = 0 given that its initial velocity is y (x, u) = sin(
nnx
L
)

Note: Please submit your assignment to Room G102, Level 1, Block G, Faculty of
Engineering, University of Malaya, and sign the acceptance record form.