Fourier series and parseval's theorem

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The discussion centers on calculating the power of a square wave with an amplitude of 3 and a period of 5 using Fourier series and Parseval's theorem. The user successfully derived the Fourier series but seeks clarification on determining the power of the original signal and the modified signal after removing frequencies above 1 Hz. Parseval's theorem states that the total power of a signal can be calculated from its Fourier coefficients, providing a method to analyze the power in both the full and filtered signals.

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  • Understanding of Fourier series and their application in signal analysis
  • Familiarity with Parseval's theorem and its implications in power calculations
  • Basic knowledge of signal processing concepts, particularly frequency filtering
  • Mathematical skills for calculating power from Fourier coefficients
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A square wave has amplitude 3 and period 5. calculate its power?

Using Fourier series for this square wave and Parseval’s
theorem, calculate the power in a signal obtained by cutting out frequencies
above 1 Hz in the square wave?

i am able to obtain the Fourier series for the square wave but i am unsure about the power and the power by cutting out frequencies above 1Hz?

Help would be much appreciated.
 
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