Solving a Second Order Differential Equation with Laplace Transform

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion focuses on solving the second-order differential equation d²y/dt² + ωy = ksin(√ωt) using the Laplace Transform. The user struggles with finding the Laplace Transform of the right-hand side, specifically the term ksin(√ω(t + π/4)). The solution involves applying the definition of the Laplace Transform and using integration by parts, along with known formulas for the Laplace Transform of sin(x) and the shifting property. The user also clarifies the use of variable substitution to simplify the integration process.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of second-order differential equations
  • Familiarity with Laplace Transforms and their properties
  • Knowledge of integration techniques, particularly integration by parts
  • Ability to manipulate trigonometric functions in the context of transforms
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the Laplace Transform of sin(x) and its applications
  • Learn about the shifting property of Laplace Transforms
  • Practice integration by parts with trigonometric functions
  • Explore examples of solving second-order differential equations using Laplace Transforms
USEFUL FOR

Students and professionals in mathematics, engineering, or physics who are dealing with differential equations and require a solid understanding of Laplace Transforms for problem-solving.

ehanes7612
Messages
7
Reaction score
0

Homework Statement

this one stumped me..

d^2y/dt^2 +ωy=ksin((√ω)t)

y(∏/4)=0, y'(∏/4)=0

The Attempt at a Solution



→ (s^2 + ω)U(s)= LT {ksin((√ω)(T+∏/4)} is as far as i can get (i know what to do with the left hand side once i get the LT of the right hand side but i don't know what to do with the sin value)
 
Physics news on Phys.org
What is "T"? Did you mean "t"?

I presume you know the definition:
[tex]L(f(t))= \int_0^\infty e^{-st}f(s)dx[/tex]

Here that woud be
[tex]\int_0^\infty e^{-st}(k sin(\sqrt{\omega}(t+ \pi/4))dt[/tex]

The substitution v= [itex]\sqrt{\omega}(t+ \pi/4)[/itex] reduces that to a fairy straight forward "integration by parts" but you should also have formulas for the Laplace transform of sin(x) as well as for f(x+ a) in terms of the Laplace transform of f(x).
 
well, i would normally use tau but i couldn't find symbol, so i just used T to distinguish from t

doing this by integration by parts ends with a complicated (a) (from sin at) that is impossible to break down into to a/s^2+a^2 (LT formula) ...if it were just sin√wt then i get it..but i am missing some step
 
Last edited:

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Replies
9
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K