15.6 - Connection Between Fourier and Laplace Transforms
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What is the main role of transforms in engineering mathematics?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would describe them to a peer.
What happens to the Laplace transform when s is set to iω?
💡 Hint: Recall how we connect these two transforms.
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What condition must be satisfied to relate Laplace to Fourier transforms?
💡 Hint: This relates to parameters used in the transforms.
The damping factor in Laplace transforms helps with convergence, true or false?
💡 Hint: Think about function behavior in transforms.
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Suppose a mechanical system is modeled using a Laplace transform approach, and you need to switch to a Fourier context for analyzing its frequency response. Explain the steps taken and the underlying concepts you need to be aware of.
💡 Hint: Map out the function’s behavior across the necessary domains.
Given a set of time-domain functions, determine which would benefit from a Laplace vs a Fourier approach, providing reasoning tied to their integrability.
💡 Hint: Study the nature of the residues of the functions to categorize them.
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