The diffusion equation for water pressure in filtration beds is defined as \(\frac{\partial P}{\partial t} = K \frac{\partial^2 P}{\partial x^2}\), where \(0 < x < l\) and \(t > 0\). The boundary conditions are \(\frac{\partial P}{\partial x}\big|_{x=0} = 0\) and \(P(l,t) = 100\). To solve for the function \(f(x) = ax + b\), the values of \(a\) and \(b\) must be determined such that the boundary conditions are satisfied. The discussion emphasizes the application of separation of variables and Fourier series as effective methods for solving this equation.
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