Integral Equation Term 9Bd6B6
1. The problem asks to verify the correctness of given true/false or multiple-choice statements about integral equations.
2. We will analyze the first question only as per instructions: "The free term of an integral equation is the kernel."
3. Definitions:
- The free term (or free function) in an integral equation is the function independent of the unknown function, often denoted as $f(x)$.
- The kernel is the function inside the integral that relates the variables, often denoted as $k(x,t)$.
4. Explanation:
- The free term and the kernel are distinct components.
- The free term is not the kernel.
5. Therefore, the statement "The free term of an integral equation is the kernel" is false.
Final answer: a. false ✅