Practice Unit Step Function, u(t) or u[n] - 1.3.2 | Module 1 - Introduction to Signals and Systems | Signals and Systems
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1.3.2 - Unit Step Function, u(t) or u[n]

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is the value of u(t) for t < 0?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the definition of the continuous-time unit step function.

Question 2

Easy

What does the unit step function model?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about when something starts or turns on.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What does the continuous-time unit step function u(t) equal for t < 0?

  • 1
  • 0
  • undefined

πŸ’‘ Hint: Refer back to its definition.

Question 2

The unit step function can be expressed as which of the following?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens at the turning point of the function.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Given a continuous-time signal that starts operating at t=3 seconds, represent it using the unit step function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to delay the start of the step function.

Question 2

Explain how you would differentiate the signal x(t) = u(t-2) + 3.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on the definition of the derivative of a step function.

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