Laplace Transform of t u(t-2) using Basic Definition

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Homework Statement


find the laplace transform of g(t) = t u(t-2) using the basic definition.


Homework Equations


L{f(t)} = ∫f(t)e-stdt from 0 to infinity

The Attempt at a Solution


I am able to get the transform by applying the t-shifting property. However, how do I do it by using basic definition? thanks.
 
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tommyhakinen said:

Homework Statement


find the laplace transform of g(t) = t u(t-2) using the basic definition.


Homework Equations


L{f(t)} = ∫f(t)e-stdt from 0 to infinity

The Attempt at a Solution


I am able to get the transform by applying the t-shifting property. However, how do I do it by using basic definition? thanks.
By integrating! Since H(x) is defined to be 0 for x< 0, 1 for x>= 0, H(t-2)= 0 for t< 2, 1 for t<= 2.
[tex]L{f(t)}= \int_2^\infty t e^{-st}dt[/tex]
That should be easy.
 
Thank you very much. One more question. what is the inverse laplace transform of 1? Is it possible to get it? if there is, what can be done? thanks..