MHB PDE and more boundary conditions

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The discussion revolves around solving a partial differential equation (PDE) with specific boundary conditions, including a mixed condition involving the spatial derivative \( u_x \). The proposed approach is to use a Fourier series solution, specifically of the form \( \sum_{n=0}^\infty A_n(t) \cos(n\frac{\pi}{2}t) \). However, there is uncertainty about the effectiveness of this method and how to properly implement it given the boundary conditions. Participants express confusion regarding the application of the boundary condition \( u_x(0,t) = 0 \) and seek clarification on how to proceed with the solution. The discussion highlights the challenges of applying different types of boundary conditions in PDEs.
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$\begin{aligned} & {{u}_{tt}}={{u}_{xx}}+1+x,\text{ }0<x<1,\text{ }t>0 \\
& u(x,0)=\frac{1}{6}{{x}^{3}}-\frac{1}{2}{{x}^{2}}+\frac{1}{3},\text{ }{{u}_{t}}(x,0)=0,\text{ }0<x<1, \\
& {{u}_{x}}(0,t)=0=u(1,t),\text{ }t>0.
\end{aligned}
$

Here's something new for me, the boundary condition $u_x.$ I've always seen the $u_t$ condition, but what to do in this case?
 
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Try a "Fourier series" solution of the form
$\sum_{n=0}^\infty A_n(t)cos(n\frac{\pi}{2}t)$
Do you see why that will work?
 
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Not actually. I thought this can be solved by using another function, etc, don't know how to make it yet. :(
 

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