14.4 - Proof of the Initial Value Theorem
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What is the Initial Value Theorem?
💡 Hint: Think about how the theorem simplifies finding initial values.
List one condition needed for the IVT to be applied.
💡 Hint: Consider the requirements for a function being transformed.
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What does the Initial Value Theorem allow you to determine?
💡 Hint: Think about why knowing the behavior at the start of the process is significant.
True or False: The Initial Value Theorem requires the function to be discontinuous at t=0.
💡 Hint: Discontinuities affect limits—consider how they alter the function's behavior at t=0.
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Given F(s) = (3s + 12)/(s^2 + 2s + 1), find f(0) and verify if the conditions for IVT hold.
💡 Hint: Check if the function and its derivative are Laplace-transformable.
Describe a scenario where you would use the IVT in an engineering application. Include how initial values impact decision-making.
💡 Hint: Identify real-world applications where initial state assessments are critical.
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