Concept:
Wave equation:
It is a second-order linear partial differential equation for the description of waves (like mechanical waves).
The Partial Differential equation is given as,


For One-Dimensional equation,

where, A = α
2, B = 0, C = -1
Put all the values in equation (1)
∴ 0 - 4 (α
2)(-1)
4α
2 > 0.
So, this is a one-dimensional wave equation.
Additional Information

having A = α
2, B = 0, C = 0
Put all the values in equation (1), we get
0 - 4(α
2)(0) = 0, therefore it shows parabolic function.
So, this is a one-dimensional heat equation.

having A = 1, B = 0, C = 1
Put all the values in equation (1), we get 0 - 4(1)(1) = -4, therefore it shows elliptical function.
So, this is a two-dimensional heat equation.