How do I expand F(s) using partial fractions for Laplace transform?

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The discussion focuses on expanding the function F(s) using partial fractions for the purpose of applying the Laplace transform. The user seeks clarification on whether partial fraction decomposition is applicable when dealing with two variables, s and w. The correct form for the partial fraction expansion is identified as A/s + B/s^2 + (Cs+D)/(s^2+w^2), which aligns with standard techniques in Laplace transform applications.

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I'm taking the Laplace transform of F(s), and the first thing is to expand it by partial fraction or something so that I can match F(s) with a table of laplace transforms.

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Does partial fraction even work? I've got two variables s and w so I doubt it. How do I do this? Just brute force trying to factor it out or something?
 

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Your fractions should be for the form A/s + B/s^2 + [Cs+D]/(s^2+w^2)
 

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