Practice Laplace Transform as a Modified Fourier Transform - 15.6.1 | 15. Fourier Integral to Laplace Transforms | Mathematics (Civil Engineering -1)
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15.6.1 - Laplace Transform as a Modified Fourier Transform

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Question 1

Easy

What is the damping factor in the Laplace transform?

💡 Hint: Think about how this factor helps manage exponential growth.

Question 2

Easy

Name one advantage of using Laplace transforms over Fourier transforms.

💡 Hint: Consider what types of functions Fourier transforms struggle with.

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Question 1

What is the primary use of the damping factor e^{-σt} in the Laplace transform?

  • To make the function periodic
  • To improve convergence
  • To simplify Fourier transforms

💡 Hint: Think about how it affects non-integrable functions.

Question 2

The Laplace transform can handle discontinuous functions. True or False?

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Recall the types of functions each transform can handle.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Solve the following initial-value problem using the Laplace transform: y'' + 4y' + 4y = 0, y(0)=1, y'(0)=0.

💡 Hint: Recall how the transforms of derivatives work!

Question 2

Explain how the introduction of a damping factor impacts the convergence of a function that grows exponentially.

💡 Hint: Consider how fast-growing functions behave without damping.

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