Convolution Homework Involving Impulse Functions

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To convolve two functions containing impulses, such as f1 = 2q(t+1) + 2q(t-4) and f2 = q(t-3), one must apply the impulse sampling rule. The convolution integral involves evaluating the integral of the product of the two functions, which simplifies using the property of impulses. Specifically, the convolution results in a sum of shifted impulses based on the locations of the original impulses in f1 and f2. The integral of an impulse function yields the value of the other function at the impulse's location. Understanding these principles is crucial for successfully completing the convolution.
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Homework Statement



How do you do a convolution of two functions containing only impulses?

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Say you have 2 functions to convolve, f1 and f2.
I can't do the impulse symbol, so let's call it q.

Say f1 = 2q(t+1) + 2q(t-4) and f2 = q(t-3)

What is f1 convolved with f2? Or how do you do it?

f(t) convolved with y(t) = h(t)
F(w)Y(w) = H(w)

The Attempt at a Solution



So I thought the way to do this is to just add the two functions together, but I am unsure.
 
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Do you know the impulse sampling rule? Let a(t) be another impulse. It works the same way. Set up the integrals for convolution and use this rule as needed.
\int\limits_{-\infty}^{\infty} \delta(t-t_0)a(t)dt=a(t_0)
More generally, the limits of integration can be from b to c as long as t_0 is in [b,c]. Otherwise, the integral is zero.
 
Thanks, I'll try it out after studying for this exam and let you know how it goes :D
 

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