Laplace transform of ##f(t)=(u(t)-u(t-2\pi))\sin{t}##

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The discussion focuses on the Laplace transform of the function f(t) = (u(t) - u(t - 2π))sin(t). The user presents their method of solving it, arriving at the expression (1 - e^(-2πs))/(s^2 + 1). Confusion arises regarding the absence of sin(t) in the provided solution for the Laplace transform of the unit step function multiplied by sin(t). The user questions the validity of the solution, suggesting potential errors in the provided answers. The conversation highlights the complexities and common misunderstandings in applying the Laplace transform to piecewise functions.
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Homework Statement
Find the Laplace transform of ##f(t)=(u(t)-u(t-2\pi))\sin{t}## by use of the ##t##-shift rule.
Relevant Equations
$$\mathcal{L}(u(t-a)f(t-a))=e^{-as}\mathcal{L}(f(t))$$

$$\mathcal{L}(u(t-a)f(t))=e^{-as}\mathcal{L}(f(t+a))$$
I tried to solve this as follows

$$f(t)=(u(t)-u(t-2\pi))\sin{t}$$

$$=u(t)\sin{t}-u(t-2\pi)\sin{t}$$

$$\mathcal{L}(f(t))=e^{0\cdot s}\mathcal{sin{t}}-e^{-2pi s}\mathcal{L}(\sin{(t+2\pi)})$$

$$=\frac{1-e^{-2\pi s}}{s^2+1}$$

where I used the fact that ##\sin{(t+2\pi)}=\sin{t}##.

Then I looked at the solution and it has the following

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I don't understand this solution.

First of all, in ##\mathcal{L}(u(t)-u(t-2\pi)\sin{(t-2\pi)})## why is there no ##\sin{t}## multiplying the ##u(t)##?
 
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zenterix said:
First of all, in ##\mathcal{L}(u(t)-u(t-2\pi)\sin{(t-2\pi)})## why is there no ##\sin{t}## multiplying the ##u(t)##?
Because sometimes there are errors in the provided solutions.
 
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