Solve Fourier Transform Homework: Wrong Answer?

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The discussion revolves around the application of Fourier Transform properties, specifically focusing on time shifting and scaling. Participants are attempting to understand the implications of these properties on the transform results and are comparing their answers to a textbook solution.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Participants discuss the inverse Fourier transform and its application to derive results. There are questions about the effects of time shifting and scaling on the exponential terms in the Fourier Transform. Some participants express uncertainty regarding the correctness of the textbook answers and the methods used to arrive at their own conclusions.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants sharing their reasoning and questioning the assumptions behind their calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the application of properties, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct answers or methods.

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


if x(t) --> X(W)
then
x(-t) --> X(-W)
and
x(t+a)-->ejwX(W)

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I'm getting right answer for 1st part. For second part book says right answer is C.
Where am I wrong?[/B]
 

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First you calculate x(t) by inverse Fourier tansform then by substituting t=-t and t=-t-1 you will get the result
 
So as per rules
if f(t)----> Fourier---> F(jw)
then f(t-to) ----> estoF(jw)
So then if there is now any more x(3(t-to)) then does the change reflect in esto also or is that a constant and only F(jw) becomes 1/|a| F(jw/a)?
 
This is what I tried for second part. But book answer is c
 
jaus tail said:
x(-t) --> X(-W)
jaus tail said:
So as per rules
if f(t)----> Fourier---> F(jw)
then f(t-to) ----> estoF(jw)
So then if there is now any more x(3(t-to)) then does the change reflect in esto also or is that a constant and only F(jw) becomes 1/|a| F(jw/a)?
jaus tail said:
So as per rules
if f(t)----> Fourier---> F(jw)
then f(t-to) ----> estoF(jw)
So then if there is now any more x(3(t-to)) then does the change reflect in esto also or is that a constant and only F(jw) becomes 1/|a| F(jw/a)?
Yes you can apply this property. i told you in previous post to recheck ur answer by that method.
 
Thanks. But I don't know how to use inverse Fourier method. What answer are you getting? B or C?
It could be book answer is wrong.

I wanted to ask a doubt on fourier?
If we have to use time shift property followed by time scaling property then does the exponential part also change?
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I can't find any solved examples. In laplace there were a few unsolved examples but then my answer matched when I didn't consider e^(-Ts) as part of new F(S). As in the second circle drawn above.
 

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jaus tail said:
Thanks. But I don't know how to use inverse Fourier method. What answer are you getting? B or C?
It could be book answer is wrong.

I wanted to ask a doubt on fourier?
If we have to use time shift property followed by time scaling property then does the exponential part also change?
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I can't find any solved examples. In laplace there were a few unsolved examples but then my answer matched when I didn't consider e^(-Ts) as part of new F(S). As in the second circle drawn above.
Just multiply by e^-jw to the answer you got in previous problem.In only time shift exponential term come you can do it by simple integration
 
That gives answer but should it be e^-jw or e^(+jw)
since x(-t-1) = x(-(t+1))
So I'm not sure how to go ahead with this. Should it be +jw or -jw?
 
jaus tail said:
That gives answer but should it be e^-jw or e^(+jw)
since x(-t-1) = x(-(t+1))
So I'm not sure how to go ahead with this. Should it be +jw or -jw?
-Jw
 
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In original post I've used time shift property first and then time scaling. Can u help me as to why I'm not getting right answer there? I've pasted pic.
 
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jaus tail said:
In original post I've used time shift property first and then time scaling. Can u help me as to why I'm not getting right answer there? I've pasted pic.
You have done right but you choose option b and option b is not matching to you result may be in option c there is print mistake with minus sing in first term.
 
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Thanks.
 

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