Step function/laplace transform help

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The discussion revolves around finding the Laplace transform of a piecewise function defined over three intervals. The original poster describes the function and attempts to express it using step functions.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to define a piecewise function and expresses uncertainty about the correct formulation of the step function. They question whether they need multiple integrals and express confusion about the terms involved.

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Participants are engaged in clarifying the setup of the problem, with some guidance offered regarding the need for multiple integrals. The original poster is actively revising their understanding of the function's definition.

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The original poster indicates difficulty with LaTeX formatting and expresses uncertainty about the correctness of their function definition and the associated step function.

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I didn't know how to do a 3 part piecewise function in latex, but I have f(x) defined as

[tex]0, t<0[/tex]

[tex]t-\Pi , \leq t < 2\Pi[/tex]

[tex]0, t \geq 2\Pi[/tex]
And I'm supposed to find the laplace transform of it. So I find the step function:

[tex]h(t) = u_{\Pi} (t- \Pi) - u_{2 \Pi}(t-2 \Pi)}[/tex]

So, Tom, if I need 3 integrals I guess I've already gone astray, what happened?
EDIT: I think I might see what went wrong, This step function defines[tex]0, t<0[/tex]

[tex]t-\Pi , \leq t < 2\Pi[/tex]

[tex]1, t \geq 2\Pi[/tex]

pigs might fly?

in which case I need

[tex]h(t) = u_{\Pi} (t- \Pi) - u_{2 \Pi}(t)} - u_{2 \Pi}(t-2 \Pi)}[/tex]

I'm suspicious of the middle term.
 
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OK, that means you're going to have 3 integrals. Can you set them up?
 
Hey Just a minute! haha. I'm a tex noobie I've got a little more done than I've said so far, I'm just having trouble texing it.
 
Sorry :redface:
 

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