Answer to Question #317529 in Differential Equations for Almas

Question

Applications of Partial Differential Equation

Answer 1

A partial differential equation is an equation that involves partial derivatives.

Partial differential equations are used to mathematically formulate, and thus aid the solution of, physical and other problems involving functions of several variables, such as the propagation of heat or sound, fluid flow, elasticity, electrostatics, electrodynamics, etc.