15.12 - Laplace Transform of Piecewise and Discontinuous Functions
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Practice Questions
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Define a unit step function.
💡 Hint: Think about how the function reacts before and after a certain time.
What is the transform of the unit step function?
💡 Hint: Recall the equation we just discussed.
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What is the Laplace Transform of the unit step function?
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of the unit step function.
True or False: The shifted function allows for effective modeling of loads applied after a delay.
💡 Hint: Think about when a load starts acting.
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Given a beam subjected to a point load that is instantly applied at t=3s and removed at t=6s, represent the load using a piecewise function and find its Laplace transform.
💡 Hint: Look into how each piece of the load behaves at different times.
Formulate and solve for the Laplace transform of the following piecewise function: f(t) = 10u(t-2) + 5u(t-4).
💡 Hint: Break it down by examining each unit step function's contribution.
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