Solution

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Let denote the constant rest mass, set , and put . The relativistic three-force is , so
It follows that
Integrating the velocity with the initial position fixed gives
These formulas allow either sign of ; their limit is rest at the origin. For , the trajectory obeys
This is hyperbolic motion. Its coordinate acceleration decreases while its proper acceleration has constant magnitude . In particular, a constant three-force does not give constant coordinate acceleration at relativistic speed.

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