Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences · Problem 5.4

FUNCTIONS OF A COMPLEX VARIABLE — Mary Boas

Mathematics — Methods · circular-plate-time-dependent

Problem

A flat circular plate of radius 1 is initially at temperature 100∘100^\circ. From time t=0t = 0 on, the circumference of the plate is held at 0∘0^\circ. Find the time-dependent temperature distribution u(r,θ,t)u(r, \theta, t). HintHint: Separate variables in equation (3.1) in polar coordinates.

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