Laplace transforms: Tutorial 3b

QUESTION 1 [14]

−1  e−3s (2s + 7) 
1.1 Determine  2 . (3)
 s + 16 

1.2 Apply Rule 28 in the table of Laplace transforms to calculate the Laplace transform
t 2 sin 2t . Show all steps and simplify your answer. (5)

1.3 Derive G ( s ) =  g (t ) from first principles if g (t ) = cosh 3t . Show all steps and
simplify your answer. (6)

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QUESTION 2 [16]
2.1 Solve, using Laplace transforms: y ''+ y − 2 y = 20sin 2t; y ( 0 ) = 0; y ' (0) = 0 . (7)

2.2 Determine an expression for x = x(t ) if x − 6 x + 15x = 2sin 3t with x(0) = −1 and
x '(0) = −4 . Use Laplace transforms, show all steps and simplify your answer. (9)

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QUESTION 3 [10]
The resistance in an RCL circuit is 𝑅 = 40 ohms, the inductance is 𝐿 = 0.2 henrys, and the
capacitance is 10−5 farads. At 𝑡 = 0 a current of 2 amperes flows in the circuit. Assume the
initial charge on the capacitor is 1 coulomb and 𝐸(𝑡) = 0 for 𝑡 > 0. Determine the current
flowing in the circuit for 𝑡 > 0 in its simplest form.

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