17.3 - Objective
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Practice Questions
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What is the first step in using Laplace Transforms to solve differential equations?
💡 Hint: Think about what transformation is applied.
What do X(s) and Y(s) represent when you take Laplace Transforms?
💡 Hint: Consider the new domain we are working in.
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What does taking the Laplace Transform do?
💡 Hint: Think about how we have applied it in examples.
True or False: The Inverse Laplace Transform is used to return from the s-domain to the time domain.
💡 Hint: Recall our discussion on transformations.
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Consider a mechanical system modeled by dx/dt = -0.5x + 2y, dy/dt = 4x - y. Using initial conditions x(0)=1, y(0)=0, derive the solution for both variables.
💡 Hint: Remember the transformation steps and rearrangement strategy.
A control system utilizes two state variables with dynamics described by dy/dt = 3x - 4y and dx/dt = -2y + x. Using Laplace methods, verify if the system converges over time given initial conditions.
💡 Hint: Focus on evaluating the roots of the characteristic polynomial derived from the equations.
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