14.4 - Applying Initial Conditions
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What are the two initial conditions typically defined for wave problems?
💡 Hint: Think about what describes the wave at the start.
What does \( u(x, 0) = \phi(x) \) signify?
💡 Hint: What component of the wave might this represent?
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What are the initial conditions for the wave equation?
💡 Hint: Think about what you need to set the state of the wave.
True or False: The solution for the wave equation can be determined without initial conditions.
💡 Hint: Consider how we define the state of a wave.
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Given the wave equation with initial conditions \( u(x, 0) = e^{-x} \) and \( \frac{\partial u}{\partial t}(x, 0) = 2e^{-x} \), find the expressions for \( f(x) \) and \( g(x) \).
💡 Hint: Think about how to apply the conditions to formulate the two functions.
Apply D'Alembert's Solution for \( u(x, 0) = cos(x) \) and \( \psi(x) = \sin(x) \) and find the resultant wave function.
💡 Hint: Use the properties of the cosine function when finding specific solutions.
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