Homework Assignment 1, Spring 2016

24-352 Dynamic Systems and Controls

Due January 27, 2016

Question 4. Inverse Laplace Transforms

Obtain the Inverse Laplace Transform of the following functions (which are currently in the Laplace
domain) [Hint: Factor the denominator if needed, especially for real, distinct poles see part (a)]:
a.) F(s) =

2s+1
(s2 +7s+6)

b.) F(s) =

4s2
(s+1)3

c.) F(s) =

3s7
s2 +6s+13

d.) F(s) =

s+2
(s+1)2 (s2 +6s+13)

Question 5. Solving Linear Time Invariant Differential Equations using

Laplace Transforms
Solve the following differential equations using Laplace Transform (note: the solution should be
in the form of x(t))
a.) x + 8x + 20x = 0

x(0) = 2,

x(0)
= 0.1

b.) x + 2x + 10x = t

x(0) = 0,

x(0)
=0

c.) x + 10x + 26x = t

d.) x + 2x = sin (5t)

x(0) = 0,
x(0) = 0,

x(0)
=0
x(0)
=0