Linear & Quasi-Linear PDEs - Partial Differential Equations

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Question

Determine if the statement is true or false:

If the -axis is the axis of symmetry and a surface is revolving around it and is an arbitrary function, then the partial differential equation associated with that said surface, satisfies the equation:

Answer

To determine the truth of this statement, assume the following.

is some function

From here, differential with respect to and .

Next eliminate as it is an arbitrary function.

This leads to the result,

Therefore, the statement,

If the -axis is the axis of symmetry and a surface is revolving around it and is an arbitrary function, then the partial differential equation associated with that said surface, satisfies the equation:

is true.

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