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3.39, §2 Solution

The unknown is clearly x(t).

Separation of variables:

x = D t

An additional ``initial'' condition would be needed to find D. For example, x=1 at t=1.

Note: the O.D.E. applies at all positions. Initial or boundary conditions apply only to a specific point.


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