Question

The difference between the conservative and the non-conservative approaches occurs in the ___________

(a) finite difference method

(b) finite volume method

(c) finite element method

(d) spectral element method

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Answer 1

The correct option is (b) finite volume method

To explain I would say: The conservative and non-conservative approaches gives rise to a considerable difference only in the finite volume method. In the finite difference approach, they do not result in any variation.