Dealing with Derivatives in Laplace Transform Problems

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The discussion revolves around a Laplace transform problem involving derivatives, specifically focusing on the manipulation of the transform of a derivative and the implications of initial conditions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply the properties of Laplace transforms to a differential equation, questioning the correctness of their approach to the derivative of the transform.

Discussion Status

Some participants provide affirmations regarding the correctness of the original poster's work. There is a suggestion to consider solving the differential equation directly, which the original poster acknowledges and attempts.

Contextual Notes

Initial conditions are specified as part of the problem, which influences the approach taken by the original poster. The discussion reflects on the handling of derivatives within the context of Laplace transforms.

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I'm working on a LaPlace transform problem. Part of it was this:

[tex]-ty'[/tex]
I elected to do this first:
[tex](-1)\frac{d}{ds}L(y')[/tex]
Which I then expanded to:
[tex]-\frac{d}{ds}(-y(0)+sL(y))[/tex]
By the given initial conditions y(0)=0
[tex]-\frac{d}{ds}(sL(y))[/tex]
So next I need to expand this out:
[tex]-(L(y)+sL(y)')[/tex]
Now I'm stuck with this because I'm not sure how to deal with the derivative of a laplace transform. Did I do this correctly, or is something wrong?
 
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Looks correct.
So you got a differential equation... any reason to think you can't just solve it?
 
Good point... I'll try that and see what I get.
 
I managed to solve it, thanks for the tip.
 
Cheers! :smile:
 

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