How Do I Find the Inverse Laplace Transform for These Functions?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding the inverse Laplace transforms for several functions. Participants are exploring methods and techniques related to the inverse Laplace transform, including partial fraction decomposition and specific formulas.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents three functions for which they seek the inverse Laplace transform: F(s)=24/s^5, F(s)= 4/[((s-2)^2)+25], and F(s)= s/(s-1)(s+1).
  • Another participant suggests using the formula for L{tn} for the first function and asks about the inverse transform of 1/(s^2+k^2) for the second function.
  • For the third function, a participant proposes using partial fractions and presents a form A/s-1 + B/s+1 = s.
  • Subsequent replies confirm the partial fraction approach but also correct the initial formulation, stating it should be A/(s-1) + B/(s+1) = s, and emphasize the need to determine A and B.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is some agreement on the use of partial fractions for the third function, but there is disagreement regarding the correct formulation of the partial fraction decomposition. Participants are refining their understanding of the correct approach without reaching a consensus on all points.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not fully resolved the determination of coefficients A and B in the partial fraction decomposition, and there may be assumptions about the values of k in the second function that are not explicitly stated.

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I'm having some trouble getting the inverse Laplace to the following problems...I need some help

F(s)=24/s^5

F(s)= 4/[((s-2)^2)+25

F(s)= s/(s-1)(s+1)
 
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For the first one, consider L{tn} works out to be for n>0.

For the second one what is

[tex]L^{-1} (\frac{1}{s^2+k^2)[/tex]

for the third one, split into partial fractions.
 
rock.freak667 said:
For the first one, consider L{tn} works out to be for n>0.

For the second one what is

[tex]L^{-1} (\frac{1}{s^2+k^2)[/tex]

for the third one, split into partial fractions.


would this be right for the third one

A/s-1 + B/s+1 = s
 
Patton84 said:
would this be right for the third one

A/s-1 + B/s+1 = s

Yes that's correct.
 
djeitnstine said:
Yes that's correct.

No that is wrong, the right formula is:

[tex]\frac{s}{(s-1)(s+1)}=\frac{A}{s-1}+\frac{B}{s+1}[/tex]

from which you need to determine A and B.

coomast
 
coomast said:
No that is wrong, the right formula is:

[tex]\frac{s}{(s-1)(s+1)}=\frac{A}{s-1}+\frac{B}{s+1}[/tex]

from which you need to determine A and B.

coomast


Oops I thought he multiplied it out and set it equal to s:rolleyes:
 

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