Practice - Multiplication by a Function
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Practice Questions
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What is the result of multiplying \( f(x) \) by \( \delta(x - a) \)?
💡 Hint: Think about what the delta function does at point a.
Where does the Dirac delta function have non-zero value?
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of the Dirac delta function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the multiplication of a function \( f(x) \) by \( \delta(x-a) \) yield?
💡 Hint: Think about the sifting property.
The Dirac delta function has non-zero values at:
💡 Hint: Recall how the delta function behaves.
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Challenge Problems
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You are given a function \( f(x) = 2x \) and tasked to evaluate the integral \( I = \int_{-5}^{5} f(x) \delta(x - 3) dx \). Find the value of \( I \).
💡 Hint: Recall how the delta function selects the value from the function.
Consider an impulse function \( F(t) = 5 \delta(t - 1) \). If this force is applied to a mass of 10 kg, what is the instantaneous acceleration?
💡 Hint: Apply Newton’s law of motion considering instantaneous force.
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