Causality Question: Understanding Inputs Before t1

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The discussion revolves around understanding the concept of causality in relation to an input signal 'x(t)' before a specific time 't1'. The user seeks clarification on whether 'x(t)' is zero for any time 't < 0' and if 't1' is simply an arbitrary point after 't = 0' or the origin of the input signal. It is clarified that 't1' serves as the origin, indicating that any input signal prior to 't1' is indeed zero. The confusion stems from the implications of causality and how it defines the behavior of the input signal over time. Understanding these concepts is crucial for completing the related assignment effectively.
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This is a question i asked my tutor via email... kind of in a hurry to get it answered so i can fully understand causality for an assignment due on monday.i'm having trouble understanding the causality of the attached tutorial question...
if there is an input 'x(t)', for any 't<0' is this input zero? in the tutorial you wrote:
"say t < t1, x(t) = 0
lambda < t1, x(lambda) = 0
"
i'm not sure what you are referring to as 't1'... is this just an arbitrary time after 't = 0'? or is 't1' the origin of the input signal and any input signal before 't1' is zero.

if it is an arbitrary time after t = 0, how are we allowed to say that for 't < t1, x(t) = 0'?Very grateful if anyone is able to help... cheers ;)****Hmm, maybe this should have not been in this area... couldn't decide whether it was a homework question or just a question about the concept of causality :S****
 

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t1<x(t)
therefore
x(t)=0
t1 is the origin so this means it arbitrarily after 0
 
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