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Ibidy
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- Homework Statement
- Seperate 1D wave equation into time dependent and indipendent form and show solution takes the following trig form.
- Relevant Equations
- 1D wave equaiton
I tried using eulers identity but i just end up with a mess of complex and none complex trig functions rather than what they want.haruspex said:You should know a relationship between ##e^{ix}## and trig functions of x.
Perhaps your difficulty lies in writing the same symbols for constants that are different. Equation (15) isIbidy said:I tried using eulers identity but i just end up with a mess of complex and none complex trig functions rather than what they want.
I think it more likely that @Ibidy understands that the two sets of A, B, C, D are different, but has missed that in general they are complex. Without that, it is not possible to transmute the one set into the other.kuruman said:Perhaps your difficulty lies in writing the same symbols for constants that are different.
The 1D wave equation is a mathematical representation of a wave propagating in one dimension. It describes how the displacement of a wave varies with respect to time and space.
Finding a solution to the 1D wave equation means determining the mathematical function that satisfies the equation and accurately describes the behavior of the wave in one dimension.
Solving the 1D wave equation allows us to understand and predict the behavior of waves in various systems, such as sound waves, electromagnetic waves, and water waves. It also has practical applications in fields such as engineering, physics, and acoustics.
One of the main challenges in finding a solution to the 1D wave equation is the complexity of the equation itself. It involves partial derivatives and can be difficult to solve analytically. Additionally, boundary conditions and initial conditions must be considered, which can further complicate the solution process.
There are several methods that can be used to solve the 1D wave equation, including separation of variables, Fourier series, and numerical methods such as finite difference or finite element methods. The choice of method depends on the specific problem and the desired level of accuracy.