Laplacetransform an Integral, problem with the inverstransform

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The discussion revolves around solving an integral equation involving Laplace transforms, specifically focusing on the inverse transform. The original problem presented is to find f(t) given an integral equation that includes a sine function and a convolution of f'(t-u).

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to apply the Laplace transform to the integral equation but expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their transformation and the subsequent inverse transform. Participants question the accuracy of the original problem statement and the resulting function derived from the transformation.

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Some participants have provided feedback on the correctness of the original poster's calculations, suggesting that their derived function satisfies the original equation. However, there is ongoing uncertainty regarding the original problem's formulation and the expected solution, with multiple interpretations being explored.

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There is mention of discrepancies between the original poster's results and those obtained from external tools like Wolfram Alpha, leading to questions about the problem's setup and the assumptions made during the transformation process.

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Hey! I have tried to solve this problem but I get stuck when it comes to the inverstransforming. Anyway here is the problem and my attempt to a solution:

Solve [tex]f(t)=2\int_{0}^{t}sin(9u)f'(t-u)du+sin9t,t\geq 0[/tex] for f(t)

The Attempt at a Solution



Laplacetransforming:

[tex]F(s)=\frac{18}{s^{2}+9^{2}}sF(s) + \frac{9}{s^{2}+9^{2}}[/tex]

Solving F(s)
[tex]F(s)=\frac{9}{s^{2}+9^{2}-18s}[/tex]

I don't know what to do now, with the inverstransform? And the F(s) feels wrong..Is my Laplacetransforming correct, I have tried to use the convolution theorem..but I don't know if I used it correct..

Thanks! :smile:
 
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Did you notice that [itex]s^2- 18s+ 9^2= (s- 9)^2[/itex]?
 
Yes, But its something wrong bcs in the end f(t) should be sin9t.

And this answer will give me 9te^(9t).

Do you know what am I doing wrong?
 
Your answer is correct; 9te9t satisfies the original equation. Did you copy the problem correctly?
 
vela said:
Your answer is correct; 9te9t satisfies the original equation. Did you copy the problem correctly?

Really?? :D hmm, yes but I tried the problem in wolframalpha.com and the answer was sin9t. I maybe did write the problem wrong in wolfram..

Thank you for the answer! :D
 
Sorry but.. How does 9te^(9t) satisfies the answer.
Im trying to derivate it f'(t-u) and put that into the original equation. But I get a strange answer.
 
Show us your work. When I do what you describe, it works out.
 
Okey :)

[tex]f'(t-u)= 9e^{t-u}(9(t-u)+1)[/tex]

[tex]f(t)=2\int_{0}^{t}(sin9u)(9e^{t-u}(9(t-u)+1)du + sin9t[/tex]

[tex]f(t)=\frac{2}{9}(cos9t-1)+ 2(e^{9t}(t-\frac{1}{9})+\frac{1}{9})+sin9t[/tex]
 
You dropped the factor of 9 in the exponent.
 
  • #10
How will sin and cos go away?
 
  • #11
They end up canceling out if you integrate everything correctly. If you're just doing this to check the answer, why don't you just evaluate the integrals using Wolfram Alpha?
 
  • #12
No, I wanted to try it by my self. And now I did :)
Thank you so much for the help, I really appreciate it!
 
  • #13
Good work! I totally understand wanting to crank it out by hand. There's nothing better than practice to learn how to calculate quickly and how to avoid making mistakes.
 

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