Causality Question: Understanding Inputs Before t1

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The discussion centers on the concept of causality in signal processing, specifically regarding the input signal 'x(t)' for times before 't1'. It is established that for any time 't < t1', the input 'x(t)' is indeed zero, indicating that 't1' serves as the origin of the input signal. This understanding is crucial for correctly interpreting the behavior of signals in relation to time and causality, particularly in assignments related to these concepts.

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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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