R.M.K.

ENGINEERING COLLEGE
RSM Nagar, Kavaraipettai – 601 206
Date : 19.09.2020
Second Internal Assessment Test – September 2020 (Online Test - through Google Classroom)
Third Semester B.E. / B.Tech.
Civil Engineering / Electrical and Electronics Engineering / Electronics and Instrumentation
Engineering / Mechanical Engineering
MA8353 – Transforms and Partial Differential Equations
COs Course Outcome : The students, after the completion of the course, are expected to ….
CO1 Understand how to solve the given standard partial differential equations.
CO2 Solve differential equations using Fourier series analysis which plays a vital role in engineering applications.
Appreciate the physical significance of Fourier series techniques in solving one and two dimensional heat flow problems and
CO3
one dimensional wave equations.
Understand the mathematical principles on Fourier transforms would provide them the ability to formulate and solve some of
CO4
the physical problems of engineering.
CO5 Construct z- transform and find inverse z-transform techniques for discrete time systems.
Use the effective mathematical tools for the solutions of difference equations by using Z transform techniques for discrete time
CO6
systems.
Time : 3 Hours Answer ALL Questions Max. Marks : 100
Part-A (10 x 2 = 20 Marks)
1. Classify the partial differential equation y uxx  u yy  ux  u y  7  0 .
2 2 2

2. Write the boundary conditions and initial conditions for solving the vibration of string equation,
if the string is subjected to initial displacement f ( x) and initial velocity g ( x).
3. A rod 40 cm long with insulated sides has its ends A and B are kept at 200C and 600C
respectively. Find the steady state temperature at a location 15 cm from A.
4. State the three possible solutions of the one-dimensional heat flow equation
5. Write the possible solutions of two dimensional heat equation.
6. Write Fourier cosine and sine transform pairs.
7. What is meant by self reciprocal under Fourier transform?
8. State and prove change of scale of property in Fourier Transform.
9. 1
Prove that Fc [ f ( x) cos ax]   Fc ( s  a)  Fc ( s  a) .
2
10. 2 𝑠
If 𝐹𝑠 {𝑒 −2𝑥 } = √ ( ) , then find 𝐹𝐶 {𝑥𝑒 −2𝑥 }.
𝜋 𝑠2 +4
Part – B ( 5 x 16 = 80 Marks)
11.a. A string is stretched and fastened to two points 2  apart. The midpoint of the string displaced by
a distance ‘h’ transversely and the string released from rest in this position. Find an expression
for the transverse displacement of the string at any time during the subsequent motion. (16)
Or
11.b. A tightly stretched string of length l with fixed end points is initially at rest in its equilibrium
 3 x    x 
position. If it is set vibrating by giving each point a velocity yt ( x, 0)  v0 sin   cos   ,
   
where 0  x  l . Find the displacement of the string at a point, at a distance x from one end at
any time t. (16)

12.a. A square plate is bounded by the lines x  0, y  0, x  l , y  l. Its faces are insulated and the
temperature along the upper horizontal edge is given by u  x(l  x), while the other three edges
are kept at 0 C. Find the steady state temperature at any point in the plate. (16)
Or
12.b. An infinitely long rectangular plate with insulated surface is 10 cm wide. The two long edges
and one short edge are kept at zero temperature, while the other short edge y  0 is kept at
 20 x , 0 x5
temperature given by u   . Find the steady state temperature distribution in
20(10  x), 5  x  10
the plate. (16)

13.a. 1  x , if x  1
Find the Fourier transform of f ( x)   and hence show that
0 , if x  1
 
(i)   sin t  dt   (ii)   sin t  dt   . (16)
2 4

0  t  2 0  t  3
Or
13.b. Find the Fourier transform of e −a|x|
and hence deduce that
∞ cos xt π −a|x|
(i) ∫0 2 2 dt = e
a +t 2a
−a|x| 2as
(ii) F{xe } = i√π2 (s2 +a2 )2
. (16)

14.a. x , 0  x  1

(i) Obtain the Fourier sine transform of f ( x)  2  x ,1  x  2 . (8)
0
 , otherwise

(ii) Find the Fourier cosine transform of e−ax sin ax . (8)

Or
14.b. Find the Fourier sine transform of 𝑒 −2𝑥 , hence find the value of the integrals ∞ x2 dx
∫0 2 and
(x2 + 4 )
∞ dx
∫0 2 (16)
(x2 + 4 )

15.a. A metal bar 10cm long with insulated sides has its ends A and B kept at 20ºc and 40ºc
respectively until steady state conditions prevail. The temperature at A is then suddenly raised to
50ºc and at the same instant that B is lowered to 10ºc. Find the subsequent temperature at any
point of the bar at any time. (16)
Or
15.b. (i)Find the Fourier cosine transform of e−a2 x2 , a> 0.By using the properties, find the Fourier
2( x 3)2
transform of e .(10)
(ii) Find the Fourier cosine transform of x n 1 . (6)
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Knowledge Level ( Blooms Taxonomy)
K1 Remembering (Knowledge) K2 Understanding (Comprehension) K3 Applying (Application of Knowledge)
K4 Analysing (Analysis) K5 Evaluating (Evaluation) K6 Creating (Synthesis)

Knowledge Level and Course Outcome – Question wise Mapping

Part Part A
Question 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
K Level K2 K1 K2 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K1 K2
CO CO3 CO3 CO3 CO3 CO3 CO4 CO4 CO4 CO4 CO4
Part Part B
Question 11 (a) 11(b) 12 (a) 12 (b) 13 (a) 13 (b) 14 (a) 14 (b) 15 (a) 15 (b)
K Level K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2 K2
CO CO3 CO3 CO3 CO3 CO4 CO4 CO4 CO4 CO3 CO4