Semi- Infinite String: consider the following wave equation describing the semi-infinite vibrating string problem х> 0, t> 0, dx2 u(x,0) = f(x), x > 0 ди (x, 0) = g(x), x > 0 dt ди (0, t) = 0, t > 0 dx a) Find the d'Alembert's solution to the initial/boundary value problem. [Assuming that u is continuous at x = 0, t = 0.] b) Show that the solution found in part (a) maybe obtained by extending the initial position and velocity as even functions (around x = 0).

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Semi- Infinite String: consider the following wave equation
describing the semi-infinite vibrating string problem
х> 0, t> 0,
dx2
u(x,0) = f(x),
x > 0
ди
(x, 0) = g(x), x > 0
dt
ди
(0, t) = 0,
t > 0
dx
a) Find the d'Alembert's solution to the initial/boundary value
problem. [Assuming that u is continuous at x = 0, t = 0.]
b) Show that the solution found in part (a) maybe obtained by
extending the initial position and velocity as even functions
(around x = 0).
Transcribed Image Text:Semi- Infinite String: consider the following wave equation describing the semi-infinite vibrating string problem х> 0, t> 0, dx2 u(x,0) = f(x), x > 0 ди (x, 0) = g(x), x > 0 dt ди (0, t) = 0, t > 0 dx a) Find the d'Alembert's solution to the initial/boundary value problem. [Assuming that u is continuous at x = 0, t = 0.] b) Show that the solution found in part (a) maybe obtained by extending the initial position and velocity as even functions (around x = 0).
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