9.1.1 - Introduction
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Define the unit step function.
💡 Hint: Think about how this function behaves at a specific point in time.
What is the Laplace Transform of \( u(t) \)?
💡 Hint: Consider the transform's standard result.
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What is the primary use of the Laplace Transform?
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the Laplace Transform in signal processing.
True or False: The Laplace Transform can handle discontinuous functions.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of functions Laplace handles.
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Given the function \( f(t) = t^2 \) multiplied by \( u(t-2) \), calculate its Laplace Transform using the second shifting theorem.
💡 Hint: Apply the second shifting theorem carefully to execute the transformation.
Discuss how the discontinuity of the unit step function affects the behavior of systems modeled by differential equations.
💡 Hint: Think of systems in control theory that require sudden response changes.
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