Solving an ODE Related to Relativistic Mass Change

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Homework Statement


\frac{dp}{dt} = \frac{d}{dt}\frac{mv}{\sqrt{1-\frac{v^2}{c^2}}} = F
Find v(t) show that v -> c as t -> infinity & find the distance traveled in time t if the object starts from rest.

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The Attempt at a Solution


Ive tried rearranging it into either a separable ODE or into the form ay'' + by' + cy = 0 but haven't gotten anywhere.

really grateful for any help :)

(I think i posted this in the wrong board...)
 
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Is the force F constant? If it is, this can be directly integrated from t=0 to t.
 
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