18.1 - Application to Ordinary Differential Equations (ODEs)
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What does the Laplace Transform do?
💡 Hint: Think about the relationship between derivatives and algebra.
How is the initial condition represented in Laplace Transforms?
💡 Hint: Look for the term f(0) in derivative transformations.
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What is the first step in using Laplace Transforms to solve ODEs?
💡 Hint: It's all about moving to the s-domain first.
True or False: Laplace Transforms convert time-domain functions into frequency-domain functions.
💡 Hint: Think about what s represents.
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Solve the third-order ODE: d^3y/dt^3 + 5d^2y/dt^2 + 6dy/dt = e^{-t}, with appropriate initial conditions.
💡 Hint: Focus on breaking down the steps and applying partial fractions where needed.
An RLC circuit described by L(d^2i/dt^2) + R(di/dt) + Ci = V(t) is given. Solve for i(t) assuming V(t) is a step input.
💡 Hint: Utilize the known transforms of step functions and derive appropriately.
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