Determine the Laplace transform for the following functions

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around determining the Laplace transform for various functions, with participants checking each other's work and providing feedback. The scope includes homework-related problems and mathematical reasoning regarding the transformations.

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  • Homework-related
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants present their attempts at calculating Laplace transforms, including expressions like ##\frac{1}{s+2}+\frac{1}{s^2+1}## and ##\frac{2}{s}+\frac{3}{s+4}##.
  • One participant questions the correctness of the expression ##\frac{s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##, suggesting it is dimensionally incorrect and asks about the transform of shifted functions.
  • Another participant provides a formula for the shifted function transform, stating ##f(t-T)u(t-T) = e^{-as}F(s)## and attempts to clarify the expression for ##F(s)##.
  • There are corrections regarding the copying of expressions, with a participant noting that the exponential factor must include the entire function ##F(s)##.
  • Participants express uncertainty about specific problems, particularly the last one, and seek clarification on their approaches.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally engage in checking each other's work, but multiple competing views and uncertainties remain regarding the correctness of specific transformations and expressions.

Contextual Notes

Some expressions are noted as potentially incorrect or dimensionally inconsistent, but the specific assumptions or definitions leading to these conclusions are not fully resolved.

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Homework Statement


Can someone check my work?
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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


1. ##\frac{1}{s+2}+\frac{1}{s^2+1}##
2. ##\frac{2}{s}+\frac{3}{s+4}##
3. ##\frac{s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##
4. ##\frac{1}{(s+1)^2}##
5. Don't really know how to do this one...
 
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eehelp150 said:

Homework Statement


Can someone check my work?

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


1. ##\frac{1}{s+2}+\frac{1}{s^2+1}## OK
2. ##\frac{2}{s}+\frac{3}{s+4}## OK
3. ##\frac{s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}## NOT OK. If f(t) ⇔ F(s) what is the transform of f(t-T)u(t-T)? Also, this is dimensionally incorrect.The units of F(s) are the units of f(t) times time t.
4. ##\frac{1}{(s+1)^2}## OK
5. Don't really know how to do this one...You can surely do the 1st term. For the approach to the second term, see my remark for problem 3.
 
f(t-T)u(t-T) = ##e^{-as}F(s)##
##F(s)=\frac{s(sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##
3. ##\frac{e^{-2s}*s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##

5. ##(\frac{-5}{3s^2}+\frac{5}{s}) - ((\frac{-5}{3s^2}+\frac{7}{s})*e^{-4.2s})##
 
eehelp150 said:
f(t-T)u(t-T) = ##e^{-as}F(s)##
##F(s)=\frac{s(sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##
3. ##\frac{e^{-2s}*s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##

5. ##(\frac{-5}{3s^2}+\frac{5}{s}) - ((\frac{-5}{3s^2}+\frac{7}{s})*e^{-4.2s})##
$3 you copied F(s) incorrectly. Correct it first.
#5 looks OK now but I don't have time right now to be sure.
 
rude man said:
$3 you copied F(s) incorrectly. Correct it first.
#5 looks OK now but I don't have time right now to be sure.
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a = 1, b=-2
What did I do wrong?
##F(s)=\frac{s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##
 
eehelp150 said:
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a = 1, b=-2
What did I do wrong?
##F(s)=\frac{s*sin(-2)+cos(-2)}{s^2+1}##
Nothing. Sorry! But the exp(-2s) factor has to include all of F(s), i.e. you need another bracket. (Your post 3, prob. 3).
I think you have the hang of it. Good work.
 
rude man said:
Nothing. Sorry! But the exp(-2s) factor has to include all of F(s), i.e. you need another bracket. (Your post 3, prob. 3).
I think you have the hang of it. Good work.
thank you!
 

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