Laplace transformation of derivatives

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The Laplace transformations of the third derivative y''' and the second derivative y'' are defined using the formula s^nF(s) - s^{n-1}f(0) - ... - f^{(n-1)}(0). This formula allows for the transformation of derivatives into the s-domain, facilitating the analysis of linear time-invariant systems. The discussion highlights the need for comprehensive tables that extend beyond the second derivative to include higher-order derivatives.

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What are the laplace transformations of y"' and y"". Any table I can find only goes up to y". Thanks.
 
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The transform of f^n(t) is

<br /> s^nF(s) - s^{n-1}f(0) - \cdots -f^{(n-1)}(0)<br />
 

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