Process Control (transfer function) problem

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Hello,

I have a doubt on this exercise from my post graduation course:
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The transfer funtion of a series RL circuit is given by:

Transfer function H(s) equals R/L divided by the quantity R/L plus s, written as a fraction with a nested fraction in the denominator.

Determine the answer y(t) for an entry signal given by x(t) = u(t) V:

Five multiple-choice options for y(t): (1) R/L times (1 + e to the power of minus Rt/L) times u(t) V; (2) (1 + e to the power of minus Rt/L) times u(t) V; (3) (1 minus e to the power of minus Rt/L) times u(t); (4) e to the power of minus Rt/L times u(t) V; (5) R/L times (1 minus e to the power of minus Rt/L) times u(t) V.

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From the Laplace table, I find the closest association would be e-at, for F(s) = 1/s+a. Then the answer would be "d", but I'm not sure if this association is correct, because F(s) is not exactly 1/s+a, it's more likely a/s+a, where a = R/L.

Could someone give me a clear answer?

Thanks a lot!
 
1) Use parentheses. If you mean 1/(s+a), then write 1/(s+a), not 1/s + a. Correct all those errors.
2) Define u(t).
3) Compare the y(t) values at ##t=0## and ##t=\infty## of the optional answers with what you would expect from a first order lag transformation, H(s). That should rule out practically all the wrong answers.