Inverting Laplace Transform: Y to f - Explained Steps

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The discussion revolves around inverting the Laplace transform in the context of a differential equation, specifically focusing on the equation y'' + 4y' = H(t-3). Participants are seeking clarification on the steps involved in the transformation process and the identities required for the inverse Laplace transform.

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  • Participants discuss the identification of various Laplace transform components within the equation and express confusion about certain steps in the solution process. Questions are raised regarding the handling of the term e^(-3s) and the application of specific Laplace transform identities.

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The discussion is active, with participants providing insights into the steps they believe may have been omitted in the original solution. Some guidance has been offered regarding the transformation of specific terms, but there is still uncertainty about the overall process and the application of identities.

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Ok, so I have uploaded/attached the question and the solution. I just need help understanding the solution please. I understand how to calculate the initial inverse transform, but I included it as the reference to the second part of the question regarding the y'' + 4y' = H(t-3)

Can someone please explain the full steps to invert the laplace transform Y to f, like the solution shows in the last step?
I have got to the following point, but I think I may be forgetting some Laplace Transform identities needed to make my life easier?

I can split the equation into parts where I recognise a few Laplace Transforms but not sure about the rest, cheers...

Y(s) = (1/s).e-3s.[1/(s2+22)] + [s/(s2+22)] - [2/s2+22]I recognise a few inverse laplace transforms there but without adding my confusion to the mess can someone please clarify how they got the answer? many thanks in advance.
hopefully I didnt make this post toooo convoluted with my thoughts!
 

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U are confused because they have skipped a step.

I bet u must have recognised this part: [s/(s2+22)] - [2/s2+22]

For this part: (1/s).e-3s.[1/(s2+22)] :
(1/(s(s²+2²)))
=(1/4)((1/s)-(s/(s²+2²)))
=(1/4)(H(t-3)-cos(2(t-3)))
 
icystrike said:
U are confused because they have skipped a step.

I bet u must have recognised this part: [s/(s2+22)] - [2/s2+22]

For this part: (1/s).e-3s.[1/(s2+22)] :
(1/(s(s²+2²)))
=(1/4)((1/s)-(s/(s²+2²)))
=(1/4)(H(t-3)-cos(2(t-3)))


How did you get rid of the e^(-3s) ?

thanks for helping.
 
You are most welcome adam :)

[tex]L^{-1}(e^{-cs}F(s))=f(t-c)[/tex]
Given :
[tex]L^{-1}(F(s))=f(t)[/tex]

:smile:
 

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