Practice - Integration Involving Delta Function
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Practice Questions
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What is the value of \( \int_{-1}^{1} \delta(x) dx \)?
💡 Hint: Recall that the integral of the delta function over its entire range is one.
If \( c \) is outside the limits \( a \) and \( b \), what does \( \int_a^b f(x) \delta(x-c) dx \) equal?
💡 Hint: Think about how the sifting property works here.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the integral of the delta function over its entire domain?
💡 Hint: Remember the property of the delta function.
True or False: The Dirac delta function has non-zero values everywhere.
💡 Hint: Think about its definition.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the integral \( \int_{-2}^{2} 3 \delta(x-1) dx \). What is the result and why?
💡 Hint: Use the sifting property for this calculation.
Discuss the implications of modeling an instantaneous load on a beam using the Dirac delta function. How does this simplify our calculations?
💡 Hint: Think through how such conditions would change typical load evaluations.
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