Abstract:
In this paper, the object of study is a one-dimensional loaded wave equation with a load propagating
along one of its characteristics. For it, the Cauchy problem with data on one of the characteristics is posed
and its unambiguous solvability is proved. It is shown, that the characteristics of this equation as Cauchy
data carriers are unequal. The areas of dependence, influence and definition of initial data, which are set
on the characteristic y=x, are described.
Keywords:cauchy's task, the wave equation, the loaded equation.