Practice Handling Improper Rational Functions - 5.2.1.2.1 | Module 5: Laplace Transform Analysis of Continuous-Time Systems | Signals and Systems
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5.2.1.2.1 - Handling Improper Rational Functions

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is an improper rational function?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the definitions of degrees in polynomials.

Question 2

Easy

Identify the first step in handling an improper rational function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to simplify the rational function.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the first step in handling an improper rational function?

  • Apply PFE
  • Perform polynomial long division
  • Take the inverse transform

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how to transition from improper to proper.

Question 2

True or False: A proper rational function has a numerator degree lower than the denominator degree.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the definition of degrees in polynomials.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Transform N(s) = s^3 + 4s^2 + 6s + 8 and D(s) = s^2 + 2s + 3 into its equivalent time-domain function.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Take it step by step through each transformation and remnant.

Question 2

Given the transfer function (s^2 - 1)/(s^2 + 2), find the time-domain representation using the appropriate methods.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Keep track of the unit step to maintain causality in your final expression.

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