Proving time invarianceof a system

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The discussion revolves around proving the time invariance of a system defined by the equation M_{f(t)}=0.5\int_{t-1}^{t+1}f(u)du. Participants are exploring the implications of shifting the time variable and how it affects the limits of integration and the overall proof of time invariance.

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  • Participants discuss the need to show that M_{f(t-x)} equals M_{f(t)} for a shift in time. There are attempts to manipulate the integrals and change variables, but confusion arises regarding the limits of integration and the implications of the variable shift.

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The conversation reflects a mix of attempts to clarify the steps needed to prove time invariance, with some participants questioning the original poster's approach and others providing insights into the necessary changes in limits of integration. There is no clear consensus on the correct method, but guidance has been offered regarding the importance of adjusting the limits when changing variables.

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Participants note the challenge of changing variables in the context of definite integrals and express uncertainty about how to properly apply the concept of time invariance in this specific case. There are references to similar solved problems that illustrate different approaches to time invariance, highlighting the complexity of the topic.

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i need to prove that
[itex] M_{f(t)}=0.5\int_{t-1}^{t+1}f(u)du[/itex]
is time invarient
?

i know that
i need to get the same result for a shift in time
[tex] M_{f(t-x)}=0.5\int_{t-1-x}^{t-x+1}f(u-x)du[/tex]
u-x=s -> du=ds

[tex] M_{f(t-x)}=0.5\int_{t-1-x}^{t-x+1}f(s)ds[/tex]

so what now??
how does it prove that

[tex] M_{f(t-x)}=M_{f(t)} [/tex]
??
 
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I think you forgot to change the limits of integration. Anyways I'm not sure what the context is but it looks like we're just dealing with the integrand under a horizontal translation and the corresponding shift in the limits of integration?
 
whattt?

if you don't know please don't spam
 
All right I'm starting to get a little annoyed. I'm also sure that before you asked to show f(t-x) = f(t) but whatever. Look it's pretty clear you did not switch the limits of integration, which you need to do for definite integrals. Also, if I am interpreting the question correctly, you generally will not get [tex]M_{f(t-x)}=M_{f(t)}[/tex]. If x is the change in time, f(u-x) shifts the graph of f(u) x units to the right, but your limits of integration for [tex]M_{f(t-x)}[/tex] are those of [tex]M_{f(t)}[/tex] minus x units, which doesn't make much sense. Now I doubt I misunderstood this question 100%, but it would help if you actually posed you question more neatly.
 
the correct answer that its time invariant


i just miss the final step
 
Yes, and Snipez90 told you exactly what you had done wrong. It is unfortunate that you chose to insult the only person who had tried to help you rather than thinking about what he said. You made a change of variable but failed to change the limits of integration as you should.
 
look
my variable are s
not tthis stuff is so weird

i don't how to change the variable
because u-x=s

there is no t there

how to do that
??

i know how to change variable in a normal one variable integral

bu this is impossible
 
the correct to my question if the first post in this thread is that it time invariant

here are similar solved questions
http://i27.tinypic.com/2w1z1uo.gif
from the first and 4th examples there i got the idea that
in the [tex]y(t-\tau)[/tex] step we subtract [tex]\tau[/tex] from every t including the intervals of the integral.
in the [tex]L(x)(t-\tau)[/tex] step we subtract [tex]\tau[/tex] only from the variable inside x function
then we if we get[tex]y(t-\tau) =L(x)(t-\tau)[/tex] then its time invariantbut examples 2 and 3 are not following this pattern

in the second example
in the [tex]L(x)(t-\tau)[/tex] step they don't substitute the t with t-tau
i expect it to be [tex]t-2\tau[/tex] inside the x function
??

and in the 4th they add T instead of subtracting it
why??
 
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