Integration with a unit step function

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Hi,

i have a problem with integration a function with a unit step function.

Homework Statement


Given,

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Refer to the image, i dun understand is that u(t) is equal to 1 from a definite integration from -\infty to \infty since u(t)=1 from -\infty to 0 and u(t)=0 from 0 to \infty.


Thanks.
 
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killerfish said:
Hi,

i have a problem with integration a function with a unit step function.

Homework Statement


Given,

View attachment 23734

Refer to the image, i dun understand is that u(t) is equal to 1 from a definite integration from -\infty to \infty since u(t)=1 from -\infty to 0 and u(t)=0 from 0 to \infty
since u(t) = 0 for all t < 0.


Thanks.

Isn't it the other way around like in your drawing? I.e., that u(t) = 0 for t < 0 and u(t) = 1 for 0 <= t < infinity?

That means that
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} g(t) u(t)dt = \int_0^{\infty} g(t) dt
 
Mark44 said:
Isn't it the other way around like in your drawing? I.e., that u(t) = 0 for t < 0 and u(t) = 1 for 0 <= t < infinity?

That means that
\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} g(t) u(t)dt = \int_0^{\infty} g(t) dt

so if i have muliplication of few unit step function like in the image below,

faea.JPG


am i right this way?
 
Ayuh.
 
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