Second Shift Theorem Homework: Why f(t-1) ≠ 0?

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The discussion centers on the question of why f(t-1) does not equal zero when f(t) is defined as 1 for all argument values. It is clarified that since the function f is constant at 1, the value of the argument does not affect the output. Therefore, f(t-1) remains equal to 1, not zero. The misunderstanding arises from incorrectly applying the function's definition to the argument. The conclusion emphasizes that f(t-1) is indeed equal to 1, consistent with the function's definition.

Feb 13, 2016

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why the f(t-1) isn't = 1-1 = 0 ? since f(t) = 1 , a=1

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The function is 1 for every argument value. It does not matter whether you call the argument t, t-1 or q.

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