Conformal Mappings: Interactive Quizzes for Engineering Mathematics

Question 1

The Schwarz-Christoffel formula is primarily used for:

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Mapping a polygon to the upper half-plane.

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Mapping the upper half-plane to a polygon.

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Mapping a circle to a rectangle.

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Mapping a sphere to a plane.

Question 2

Which of the following is a characteristic of harmonic functions?

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They satisfy Laplace's equation.

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They have constant magnitude.

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They are solutions to the heat equation.

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They are always differentiable.

Question 3

The complex derivative of a conformal mapping is related to its Jacobian by being:

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Directly proportional.

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Inversely proportional.

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Equal to the square of the Jacobian.

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Equal to the complex conjugate of the Jacobian.

Question 4

Which of the following conditions must be satisfied for a function to be a conformal mapping?

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Preserves angles

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Preserves distances

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Preserves areas

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Is continuous and differentiable

Question 5

The Dirichlet problem for Laplace's equation is solved by finding a function that:

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Satisfies the boundary conditions

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Minimizes the energy functional

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Is harmonic in the domain

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Conforms to the specified angle constraints

Question 6

Which characteristic is essential for a mapping to be considered conformal?

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Angle preservation

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Length preservation

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Area preservation

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Invertibility

Question 7

Which advantage is NOT associated with utilizing conformal mappings in Laplace's equation resolution?

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Guaranteed solution existence

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Problem transformation to a simpler domain

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Complex function theory application

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Simplified boundary conditions

Question 8

Which property characterizes a harmonic function?

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Satisfies Laplace's equation

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Analytic function

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Minimum/maximum at every point

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Continuous function

Question 9

For a complex function satisfying Laplace's equation, what is the nature of its imaginary part?

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Harmonic function

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Analytic function

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Constant function

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Zero

Question 10

Under the Joukowski mapping, the unit circle is mapped to:

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The upper half-plane minus a circular arc

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The entire upper half-plane

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The boundary of the upper half-plane

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The interior of the upper half-plane

Question 11

Which characteristic is NOT preserved by conformal mappings?

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Sizes of regions

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Angles between curves

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Shapes of regions

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Relative positions of points

Question 12

Which mapping is known as the logarithmic mapping?

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w = log(z)

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w = z^2

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w = e^z

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w = sin(z)

Question 13

What is a property of the inverse of a conformal mapping?

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It is also a conformal mapping

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It is a non-conformal mapping

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It is an analytic mapping

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It is a holomorphic mapping

Question 14

What is a defining characteristic of conformal mappings?

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They maintain the angles between intersecting curves.

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They enlarge the area of shapes.

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They are always one-to-one functions.

Question 15

What property uniquely defines conformal mappings?

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Preserving angles between curves

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Being differentiable

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Mapping circles to circles

Question 16

What is the angle between intersecting curves preserved under a conformal mapping?

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The original angle

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90 degrees

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180 degrees

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0 degrees

Question 17

Given the conformal mapping w = z^2, what is the image of the circle |z| = 1 under this mapping?

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A circle

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A parabola

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A straight line

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An ellipse

Question 18

Which property characterizes conformal mappings?

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Preserve angles between curves

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Preserve lengths of curves

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Preserve areas of regions

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Map circles to squares

Question 19

By the mapping f(z) = 1/z, the region in the z-plane mapped to the exterior of the unit circle is:

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Exterior of the unit circle

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Interior of the unit circle

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Real axis

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Imaginary axis

Question 20

For f(z) = sqrt(z), which is a branch cut?

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Negative real axis

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Positive real axis

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Imaginary axis

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Unit circle

Question 21

Evaluate the integral ∫[0, 2π] e^iθ dθ:

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2πi

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0

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1

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2

Question 22

The primary application of the Schwarz-Christoffel formula is conformal mappings of:

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Polygons to half-planes

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Circles to circles

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Half-planes to rectangles

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Rectangles to polygons

Question 23

A conformal mapping requires which of the following conditions?

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Both angle and cross ratio preservation

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Angle preservation

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Cross ratio preservation

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Neither angle nor cross ratio preservation

Question 24

The complex function f(z) = e^z is a conformal mapping of the entire complex plane to itself.

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True

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False

Question 25

The mapping f(z) = z + 1/z is a conformal mapping of the

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Annulus

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Upper half-plane

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Unit disk

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Exterior of unit disk

Question 26

The Schwarz reflection principle enables extending a conformal mapping from the upper half-plane to the:

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Lower half-plane

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Unit disk

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Right half-plane

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Entire complex plane

Question 27

What is a conformal mapping, and what is its defining characteristic?

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A conformal mapping preserves angles between curves.

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A conformal mapping preserves the length of curves.

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A conformal mapping transforms circles into circles.

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A conformal mapping is always one-to-one.

Question 28

Which of the following is the defining characteristic of a conformal mapping?

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It preserves angles between curves.

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It preserves distances between points.

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It is continuous and differentiable.

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It maps straight lines to straight lines.

Question 29

Which of the following is a primary application of conformal mappings?

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Solving Laplace's equation

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Solving differential equations

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Finding the area of a region

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Computing integrals

Question 30

Is the mapping w = e^z a conformal mapping of the entire complex plane?

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True

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False

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Only if z is imaginary

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Only if z is real

Question 31

Identify the key property of conformal mappings.

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They preserve angles

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They preserve areas

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They preserve distances

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They preserve curvature

Question 32

Which of the following is not a necessary condition for a mapping to be conformal?

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Preserves curvature

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Preserves angles between curves

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Maps straight lines to straight lines

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Is continuous and differentiable

Question 33

Is the mapping w = 1/z a conformal mapping of the punctured complex plane?

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True

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Only if z is real

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Only if z is imaginary

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False

Question 34

What is the primary geometric property of a conformal mapping?

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It preserves angles between intersecting curves.

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It preserves lengths of curves.

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It preserves areas of regions.

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It always maps circles to circles.

Question 35

Consider the complex function f(z) = z^2. Which statement accurately describes this function?

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It is a conformal mapping, except at z=0.

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It is a one-to-one function.

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It maps all circles to ellipses.

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It preserves areas of regions.

Question 36

What condition must the Jacobian of a complex function satisfy for the function to be conformal?

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Its magnitude must be non-zero, and its imaginary part must be zero.

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It must be a real number greater than 1.

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It must be a real number between 0 and 1.

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It must be a complex number with a positive real part.

Question 37

What is the main purpose of the Schwarz-Christoffel formula in the context of conformal mappings?

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To construct a conformal mapping from the upper half-plane to a given polygon.

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To directly solve Laplace's equation with specific boundary conditions.

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To determine the angle preservation of any given complex function.

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To map any circle onto a square.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a general property of all conformal mappings?

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They always preserve distances between points.

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They have a non-zero Jacobian determinant.

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They are analytic functions, except at isolated points.

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They preserve angles between intersecting curves.

Question 39

How are conformal mappings related to potential theory, a framework used for analyzing fields like electrostatics?

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Conformal mappings can transform the domain of a Laplace's equation problem, often making it easier to solve.

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Potential theory provides the mathematical foundation for proving the existence of conformal mappings.

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Conformal mappings are only applicable to potential fields in two dimensions.

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Conformal mappings themselves act as potential functions in physical problems.

Question 40

In fluid dynamics, conformal mappings can be used to model certain types of flow. Which flow pattern can be represented using a conformal mapping?

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The flow of an ideal, incompressible, irrotational fluid.

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The motion of a rigid body immersed in a fluid.

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The flow of a viscous fluid with significant turbulence.

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The potential of an electrostatic field, which is not a flow.

Question 41

Which of the following transformations is NOT conformal?

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w = z^2

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w = z + 1

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w = 1/z

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w = e^z

Question 42

What is the image of the upper half-plane (Im(z) > 0) under the transformation w = 1/z?

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The unit disk |w| < 1

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The entire complex plane

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The upper half-plane Im(w) > 0

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The lower half-plane Im(w) < 0

Question 43

The Cauchy-Riemann equations are used to determine if a complex function is:

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Analytic

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Continuous

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Conformal

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Linear

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a property of a conformal mapping?

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Preserves area

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Preserves angles

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Maps straight lines to straight lines or circles

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Maps circles to circles

Question 45

The transformation w = z^2 maps the first quadrant of the complex plane onto:

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The upper half-plane

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The entire complex plane

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The unit disk

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The lower half-plane

Question 46

The Schwarz-Christoffel formula is used to construct conformal mappings for:

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Polygons

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Ellipses

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Circles

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Hyperbolas

Question 47

A conformal mapping can be used to solve Laplace's equation because it:

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Preserves the harmonic nature of solutions

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Simplifies the boundary conditions

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Transforms the equation into a simpler form

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Eliminates the need for boundary conditions

Question 48

Which of the following is an application of conformal mappings in electrical engineering?

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Analyzing the distribution of electric fields

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Optimizing power transmission lines

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Simulating electronic circuits

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Designing antennas

Question 49

Given the function w = f(z) = u(x,y) + iv(x,y), what is the condition for f(z) to be conformal at a point z?

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The Jacobian determinant of the transformation is non-zero at z

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The function f(z) is differentiable at z

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The partial derivatives of u and v are continuous at z

Question 50

Consider the conformal mapping w = sin(z). What is the image of the strip 0 < Re(z) < π under this transformation?

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The upper half-plane Im(w) > 0

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The lower half-plane Im(w) < 0

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The unit disk |w| < 1

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The entire complex plane