Help with Laplace Transformations and 2nd order ODEs

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The discussion revolves around solving second-order ordinary differential equations (ODEs) using Laplace transformations. The original poster presents several ODEs and expresses difficulty in applying Laplace transforms to find solutions.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants explore the application of Laplace transforms to the given ODEs, discussing the transformation of derivatives and the use of initial conditions. Questions arise regarding the notation and the steps involved in deriving expressions for the Laplace transforms of the functions.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights into the transformation process and clarifying the use of specific formulas. Some participants express confusion over the notation and the steps taken, while others attempt to clarify these points. There is no explicit consensus yet on the final approach to solving the ODEs.

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Participants are working under the constraints of homework rules, which may limit the amount of direct assistance provided. The original poster has indicated a lack of understanding of the Laplace transformation process, prompting further exploration and questioning of assumptions and definitions related to the topic.

  • #91
yep but it can be simplified more (the first term?? and expand the bracket)
 
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  • #92
How did I miss it that time? I did it before. :cry: So:

\frac{1}{2} \left[ (1/2sin(2t - t) - tcos(t)) + (1/2sin(t)) \right] [\tex]<br /> <br /> Can be simplified to:<br /> <br /> \frac{1}{2} \left[ (1/2sin(t) - tcos(t)) + (1/2sin(t)) \right] [\tex]&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; Which can go to:&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt; \frac{1}{2} \left[ sin(t) - tcos(t) \right] [\tex]&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; Better?&amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; &amp;lt;br /&amp;gt; TFM
 
  • #93
it's 1/2(-sint-tcost) because in the second to last step, 1/2sint should be -1/2sin(t) (odd function sine).
 
  • #94
Okay so it should be:

\frac{1}{2} \left[ (-1/2sin(t) - tcos(t)) - (1/2sin(t)) \right]

Which goes to:

\frac{1}{2} \left[-sin(t)- tcos(t))\right]

So this is correct now?

TFM
 
  • #95
yes, now remember:
Y=1/(s^2+1)^2 + s/(s^2+1)

the 2nd fraction is the laplace of cost
the 1st fraction is the laplace of 1/2(-sint-tcost) (we showed by convolution)
so y(t)= 1/2(-sint-tcost) + cost
 
  • #96
Okay, So:

Y = \frac{1}{(s^2+1)^2} + \frac{s}{s^2+1}

\frac{1}{(s^2+1)^2} = \frac{1}{2} (-sin(t)- tcos(t))

\frac{s}{s^2+1} = cos(t)

So:

Y = \frac{1}{2} (-sin(t)- tcos(t)) + cos(t)

Hows this?

TFM
 
  • #97
very good

but, don't say: s/(s^2+1) = cos(t)
say: s/(s^2+1)=laplace of cos(t)
 
  • #98
So the final answer for this one is:

y(t) = \frac{1}{2} (-sin(t)- tcos(t)) + cos(t)

?

TFM
 
  • #99
yes.
 
  • #100
Excellent. Sp the last one is very similar, except the values have changed slightly:

y&#039;&#039; + y = sin(t), y_0 = 1, y_0&#039; = -\frac{1}{2}

so:

L(y(t)) = Y
L(y'(t)) = sL(y(t)) - y(0)
L(y''(t)) = sL(y'(t))-y'(0) = s^2(L(y(t))-sy(0)-y'(0)


And again, there is no y',

L(y(t)) = Y

L(y&#039;(t)) = sL(y(t)) - 1

L(y&#039;&#039;(t)) = sL(y&#039;(t))-\frac{1}{2} = s^2(L(y(t))-sy(0)-y&#039;(0)

And again from before:

sin(t) = \frac{1}{p^2 + 1}

okay so far?

TFM
 
  • #101
yes that's right. now substitute everything in and make Y the subject
 
  • #102
So original equation:

y&#039;&#039; + y = sin(t), y_0 = 1, y_0&#039; = -\frac{1}{2}

L(y(t)) = Y

L(y&#039;&#039;(t)) = s^2(L(y(t))-sy(0)-y&#039;(0)

L(y&#039;&#039;(t)) = s^2(Y)-1-1/2 = s^2(Y) - 3/2

(s^2(Y) - 3/2) + Y = \frac{1}{s^2 + 1}

Still okay?

TFM
 
  • #103
first, the -1/2 should be 1/2 since you have: --1/2=1/2, 2nd:
you made the same mistake again:
in the second to last step, you have -1 but it should be -s
L(y(t))=Y
L(y'(t))=sY-1
L(y''(t))=s(sY-1)+1/2=s^2Y-s+1/2

now substitue and make Y the subject
 
  • #104
sara_87 said:
first, the -1/2 should be 1/2 since you have: --1/2=1/2, 2nd:
you made the same mistake again:
in the second to last step, you have -1 but it should be -s
L(y(t))=Y
L(y'(t))=sY-1
L(y''(t))=s(sY-1)+1/2=s^2Y-s+1/2

now substitue and make Y the subject

I think I've found why I'm making the same mistake. Should this:

L(y&#039;(t)) = sL(y(t)) - 1

Really be:

L(y&#039;(t)) = s(L(y(t)) - 1)

It would work then?

Anyway, so:

L(y(t))=Y

L(y''(t))=s(sY-1)+1/2=s^2Y-s+1/2

y&#039;&#039; + y = sin(t)

s^2Y-s+1/2 + Y = \frac{1}{s^2 + 1}

rearrange for Y:

s^2Y+ Y = \frac{1}{s^2 + 1} + s - 1/2

Y(s^2 + 1) = \frac{1}{s^2 + 1} + s - 1/2

Y = \frac{\frac{1}{s^2 + 1} + s - 1/2}{s^2 + 1}

Is this okay?

TFM
 
  • #105
very good.
now, let's separate them to make life much simpler:
Y=1/(s^2+1)^2 + s/(s^2+1) - 1/2(s^2+1)
now find the inverse laplace of each one separately and remember we found the inverse laplace of the first fraction before using convolution so you don't have to do it again but u could for practice if you wish.
 
  • #106
Okay so:

Y = \frac{\frac{1}{s^2 + 1} + s - 1/2}{s^2 + 1}

Y = \frac{1}{(s^2 + 1)^2} + \frac{s}{s^2 + 1} - \frac{1}{2s^2 + 2}

So, the Laplace tranformation of:

\frac{1}{(s^2 + 1)^2} = = \frac{1}{2} (-sin(t)- tcos(t))

and the Laplace transformation of:

\frac{s}{s^2+1} = cos(t)

And finally, the Laplace Transformation of:

\frac{1}{2s^2 + 2}

would this be similar to the first one, but require first shift theorem:

\frac{1}{(s^2 + 1)^2} = = \frac{1}{2} (-sin(t)- tcos(t))

\frac{1}{(2s^2 + 2)^2} = = \left(\frac{1}{2} (-sin(t)- tcos(t))\right) e^2t

Is this okay?

TFM
 
  • #107
The first two bits are perfectly fine.
what is the inverse laplace transform of 1/(s^2 +1)
It is ofcourse sin(t)
so that means the inverse laplace of 1/2(s^2+1) is just simply (1/2)sin(t)

so now you have the inverse laplace of each bit, now you can state what the function y(t) is.
 
  • #108
Okay, so now:

y(t) = cos(t) + \frac{1}{2}(-sin(t) - t cos(t)) + \frac{1}{2}sin(t)

Is this okay?

TFM
 
  • #109
that's right
 
  • #110
Excellent. Thanks for all your assistance, sara_87
 

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