17.2 - Introduction
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of the Laplace Transform?
💡 Hint: Think about why algebraic equations are easier to deal with.
Name one application for simultaneous linear differential equations.
💡 Hint: Consider where these equations frequently arise in technology.
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What does the Laplace Transform simplify?
💡 Hint: Think about the main goal of using Laplace Transforms.
True or False: The Inverse Laplace Transform is used to return to the time domain from the s-domain.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens after you transform the equations.
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Given the simultaneous equations dx/dt = 5x + 3y and dy/dt = 2x + 4y, apply the Laplace Transform and find the solutions in the time domain.
💡 Hint: Use the initial conditions for x(0) and y(0) if provided.
Consider a mechanical system defined by dx/dt = 7x + 2y, dy/dt = -5x + 6y. Show how to apply the Laplace Transform and find the time functions.
💡 Hint: Don’t forget to arrange the equations in proper form to utilize substitution!
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