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Laplace Transformation Practice Problems

The document outlines practice problems related to the Laplace Transform, including definitions, theorems, and various functions to transform. It covers properties such as linearity, shifting theorems, and the transformation of derivatives, along with exercises to find Laplace transforms of specific functions. Additionally, it addresses the Inverse Laplace Transform and convolution of functions, providing a comprehensive guide for students in the mathematics department.

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Laplace Transformation Practice Problems

The document outlines practice problems related to the Laplace Transform, including definitions, theorems, and various functions to transform. It covers properties such as linearity, shifting theorems, and the transformation of derivatives, along with exercises to find Laplace transforms of specific functions. Additionally, it addresses the Inverse Laplace Transform and convolution of functions, providing a comprehensive guide for students in the mathematics department.

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Laplace Transform

Dr. Md Ibrahim Molla

Department of Mathematics,
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya

Date: 18/02/2025

Practice Problems

§ Laplace Transform:

Definition 1. Let f (t) be a function of real variable t, defined over the interval
[0, ∞). Then the Laplace transform of f (t) is denoted by L{f (t)} and is
defined by Z ∞
L{f (t)} = F (s) = e−st f (t) dt.
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Questions.
1. State the Existence theorem of Laplace transform.
2. Using the definition, find the Laplace transform of the following functions:
a) 1,
b) tn ,
c) eat ,
d) eiat ,
e) cos at,
f) sin at,
g) cosh at,
h) sinh at.

Theorem 1. (Linearity Property of LT)


Let f (t) and g(t) be two functions whose Laplace transforms exist, then for
any constants c1 , c2 , we have
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L{c1 f (t) + c2 g(t)} = c1 L{f (t)} + c2 L{g(t)}.

Proof. Exercise. (Follow class notes.)

3. State and prove First Shifting Theorem of Laplace Transform.


4. State and prove Second Shifting Theorem of Laplace Transform.
5. Find Laplace transform of the following functions:
(Hint: Use Theorem 1, Q3 and Q4.)
a)
( 2
11t − 9, t>9
g(t) =
0, t ≤ 9.

b)
 π π
 cosh(t − ), t>
g(t) = 3 3
π
0, t≤ .
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c) e−2t (2 cosh 3t − 5 sinh 6t),

Theorem 2. (Laplace Transform of Derivatives)


Let L{f (t)} = F (s). Then for any positive integer n ≥ 1, we have

L{f (n) (t)} = sn F (s) − sn−1 f (0) − sn−2 f ′ (0) . . . sf (n−2) (0) − f (n−1) (0),
dn f (t)
where f (n) (t) stands for dtn .

6. Prove the above Theorem 2 for n = 1, 2 and 3.


7. Let L{f (t)} = F (s), then prove that
Z t 
1
L f (u) du = F (s).
0 s

(This formula is known as Laplace transform of Integral)

Theorem 3. (Multiplication by Powers of t)


Let L{f (t)} = F (s). Then for any positive integer n ≥ 1, we have
dn F
L{tn f (t)} = (−1)n .
dsn
8. Prove the above Theorem 3 for n = 1.
9. Find Laplace transform of the following functions:
Laplace Transform 3

a) t5 e3t ,
b) t2 cos at.

Theorem 4. Let L{f (t)} = F (s). Then we have


  Z ∞
f (t)
L = F (x) dx.
t s
n q o n o
10. Calculate L 2 πt . Hence prove that L √1πt = √1s .
Rt −2u
11. Prove that Laplace transform of 0 1−eu du is 1s log 1 + 2s .

Rt
12. Prove that Laplace transform of 0 sinu u du is 1s cot−1 s.
13. Using Laplace transformation, prove that
Z ∞
3
te−3t sin t dt = .
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§ Inverse Laplace Transform:

14. State First and Second Shifting Property of Inverse Laplace transform.
15. State and prove the Linearity Property of Inverse Laplace transform.
16. Find the Inverse Laplace transform for each of the following:
1 10
a) (s−7) 8 + s2 −10s+125 ,

se−5s
b) s2 −36 ,
e4−3s
c) (s+4)5/2
,
e−1/s
d) √ ,
s 
e) ln s+5s+7 ,
s
f) (s2 +a2 )2 ,
1
g) (s2 +a2 )2 ,
5s+3
h) (s−1)(s2 +2s+5) .

17. Define the convolution of two functions f (t) and g(t). Prove that the
convolution operation is commutative, i.e., (f ∗ g)(t) = (g ∗ f )(t).
18. Consider the function f (t) = 1. Then prove that

tn−1
f (t) ∗ f (t) ∗ · · · ∗ f (t) = .
| {z } (n − 1)!
n times
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19. State the Convolution Theorem of Inverse Laplace transform. Use it (or
otherwise) to find the Inverse Laplace transform of the following functions:
a) (s+2)2s+1
2 (s−1)2 ,
5s−2
b) s2 (s+2)(s−1) ,
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c) (s2 +9) 2,

2s3 +3s2 +2s+27


d) (s2 +9)(s2 +1) ,
6s2 +62s+92
e) (s+1)(s2 +10s+21) .

Last date of online submission: 28th February, 2025.

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