What is the Laplace Transform of cos(3t)*u(t)?

In summary, the Laplace transform of h(t) = cos(3t)*u(t) is H(s) = s/(s^2+9). This is because the Laplace transform of cos(3t) is s/(s^2+9), and when multiplied by u(t), the result is the same function H(s).
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Homework Statement



I need to know what the laplace transform is for f(t) * u(t)

More specifically, h(t) = cos(3t)*u(t)

Homework Equations



I know that f(t-to) * u(t-to) = e-tos * F(s)

The Attempt at a Solution



So, f(t) = cos(3t)

F(s) = s/(s2 + 9)

In the formula I gave in (2), I would then think that to = 0, because we just are multiplying f(t) by u(t - 0).

So H(s) = e-0*s * F(s)

H(S) = 1* F(s) = s/(s2 + 9)

I think this is right but could someone confirm this?

Thanks!
 
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H(s)=*L(cos(3t)(s))=s/(s^2+9)
because L(cos(omega*t)(s)=s/(s^2+omega^2) for real s and s/(s^2+a) for complex s
 
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FAQ: What is the Laplace Transform of cos(3t)*u(t)?

What is the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t)?

The Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) is a mathematical operation that transforms a function of time, f(t), multiplied by the unit step function, u(t), into a function of complex frequency, F(s). This transformation is commonly used in engineering and physics to solve differential equations and analyze systems in the frequency domain.

How is the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) calculated?

The Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) is calculated using the integral formula:
F(s) = ∫0 f(t)*u(t)e-st dt
where s is a complex frequency parameter. This integral can be evaluated using techniques such as integration by parts and partial fraction decomposition.

What is the significance of the unit step function in the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t)?

The unit step function, u(t), is a function that is equal to zero for all values of t less than zero and equal to one for all values of t greater than or equal to zero. This function is used in the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) to represent a sudden change or "step" in the function f(t) at t=0. It allows for the analysis of systems with discontinuities in the time domain.

Can the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) be used to solve differential equations?

Yes, the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) can be used to solve differential equations. By transforming a differential equation into the frequency domain, it can be solved using algebraic operations instead of calculus. The inverse Laplace Transform can then be used to obtain the solution in the time domain.

Are there any limitations to using the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t)?

One limitation of the Laplace Transform of f(t)*u(t) is that it is only applicable to functions that are "well-behaved" and have a Laplace Transform that exists. This means that the function must have a finite number of discontinuities and must decay fast enough as t approaches infinity. Additionally, the initial conditions of the function must be known. If these conditions are not met, the Laplace Transform may not provide an accurate representation of the function.

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