6. Let 8(t) be the Dirac-delta function. The position u(x, t) of a vibrating string which satisfies Up = 8(t – 1) + 8(t – 2), ) < x < L,t > t, Utt - u(0, t) = u(L, t) = 0, t > 0, u(x,0) = u,(x, 0) = 0, 0 < x < L. (a) Find the series solution. (b) Does the solution decay in time? Explain the physical interpretation of your result.

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6. Let 8(t) be the Dirac-delta function. The position u(x, t) of a vibrating string which satisfies
Utt – Urr =
= 8(t – 1) + 8(t – 2),
0 < x < L,t > t,
u(0, t) = u(L, t) = 0,
t > 0,
u(x, 0) = u,(x, 0) = 0,
0 < x < L.
(a) Find the series solution.
(b) Does the solution decay in time? Explain the physical interpretation of your result.
Transcribed Image Text:6. Let 8(t) be the Dirac-delta function. The position u(x, t) of a vibrating string which satisfies Utt – Urr = = 8(t – 1) + 8(t – 2), 0 < x < L,t > t, u(0, t) = u(L, t) = 0, t > 0, u(x, 0) = u,(x, 0) = 0, 0 < x < L. (a) Find the series solution. (b) Does the solution decay in time? Explain the physical interpretation of your result.
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