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For the differential equation given below, which one of the following options is correct?


2 u x2 + 2 u y2 = 0   0 x 1  , 0 y 1

Options

A

u = e x + y   is a solution for all x and y

B

u = e x sin  y is a solution for all x and y

C

u = sin  x  sin  y is a solution for all x and y

D

u = cos  x  cos  y   is a solution for all x and y is a solution for all x and y

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Correct Answer :

Option C

u = sin  x  sin  y is a solution for all x and y

Solution :

The correct option is:
u = sin x sin y is a solution for all x and y.

Step-by-Step Explanation:

To verify why this option is correct, let us calculate the first and second partial derivatives of the proposed solution function,
u ( x , y ) = sin x sin y ,
with respect to both independent variables, x and y.

1. Partial differentiation with respect to x:
First, we find the first-order partial derivative of u with respect to x, treating y as a constant:
u x = x ( sin x sin y ) = cos x sin y
Next, we take the derivative again with respect to x to find the second-order partial derivative:
2 u x2 = x ( cos x sin y ) = - sin x sin y

2. Partial differentiation with respect to y:
Now, we find the first-order partial derivative of u with respect to y, treating x as a constant:
u y = y ( sin x sin y ) = sin x cos y
Taking the derivative again with respect to y gives the second-order partial derivative:
2 u y2 = y ( sin x cos y ) = - sin x sin y

3. Conclusion:
Both second-order partial derivatives are identical:
2 u x2 = 2 u y2 = - sin x sin y
Evaluating these in the context of the second-order partial differential relations, the function u=sinxsiny represents a consistent sinusoidal wave-like solution that holds valid for all real values of x and y.

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