Burgers Equation Question - cannot satisfy initial conditions

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Burgers Equation Question -- cannot satisfy initial conditions

Homework Statement



Use characteristics to solve u_t+uu_x=0 on half line x≥0 with u(x,0)=x^2

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I think I have an issue with the initial condition. So solving via characteristics gives:

\frac{dx}{dt}=u \Rightarrow x=ut+x_0 \Rightarrow u=f(x-ut). Then we plug in initial values and get:

u(x,0)=f(x)=x^2 \Rightarrow u=(x-ut)^2 \Rightarrow u^2t^2-u(1+2xt)+x^2=0

Then by quadratic formula

u=\dfrac{(1+2xt) \pm \sqrt{(1+2xt)^2+4x^2t^2}}{2t^2}

Now here I have a problem. So, in order to pic which sign solution to use, I need to use the initial condition. However, at t=0, I have an obvious problem. If anyone could offer help, or whether there is a typo in the problem, that would be much appreciated!
 
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zapz said:
at t=0, I have an obvious problem.
What is the limit as t→0+?
 
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haruspex said:
What is the limit as t→0+?


Thank you for a quick reply! I just did the limit out and that resolved my issue. Thank you very much!
 
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