Solve the differential equation
of the tractrix. See Problem 28 in Exercises 1.3. Assume that the initial point on the y-axis in (0, 10) and that the length of the rope is x = 10 ft.
(reference problem28 in exercise 1.3)
Tractrix Aperson P, starting at the origin, moves in the direction of the positive x-axis, pulling a weight along the curve C, called a tractrix, as shown in Figure 1.3.22. The weight, initially located on the y-axis at (0, s), is pulled by a rope of constant length s, which is kept taut throughout the motion. Determine a differential equation for the path C of motion. Assume that the rope is always tangent to C.
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