Wave equation with initial and boundary conditions.

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Hallo Every one,

Homework Statement



y(x,t)=sin(x)cos(ct)+(1/c)cos(x)sin(ct)

Boundary Condition:

y(0,t)=y(2pi,t)=(1/c)sin(ct) fot t>0

Initial Condition :

y(x,0)=sin(x),( partial y / Partial t ) (x,0) = cos(x) for 0<x<2pi


show that y(x,t)=sin(x)cos(ct)+(1/c)cos(x)sin(ct) satisfies the one dimensional wave equation together with boundary and initial conditions.



Please anyone can clearify the question for me so i can solve it.
 
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Just i want to know how i can prove that the given function satisfies the Boundary condition and initial condition.
 
The boundary and initial conditions have been given. Now you just have to plug the appropriate values for x and t belonging to said conditions into your solution.
 
iam not trying to slove the boundary value problem

i want to prove that the given function satisfy the boundary and initial condition.
 
Yep and post #3 gave you the method as to how to do just that.

Hint: what is the x value that belongs to the given boundary condition?
 
thanks Cyosis

Just i concentrate and i solve it
 
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