Math Problem Statement

Represent f(t) using a combination of Heaviside step functions. Use h(t - c) for the Heaviside function hc(t) based on the given graph.

Solution

To represent f(t)f(t) using a combination of Heaviside step functions based on the given graph, we need to break down the function's behavior at each point where it changes.

Step 1: Identify Key Points and Values

  1. Initial Value: From t=0t = 0, the function f(t)f(t) appears to be at 00.
  2. At t=1t = 1: f(t)f(t) jumps to 22, indicating a step at t=1t = 1.
  3. At t=2t = 2: f(t)f(t) increases to 44, showing a linear rise from 22 to 44.
  4. At t=3t = 3: f(t)f(t) becomes constant at 44 until it drops back to 00 at t=4t = 4.

Step 2: Define f(t)f(t) in Terms of Heaviside Functions

Let h(tc)h(t - c) represent the Heaviside function, which is 00 when t<ct < c and 11 when tct \ge c.

Using this notation, we can write f(t)f(t) as follows:

  1. From t=0t = 0 to t=1t = 1, f(t)=0f(t) = 0.
  2. At t=1t = 1, there is a jump to 22, which can be represented by 2h(t1)2 \cdot h(t - 1).
  3. From t=1t = 1 to t=2t = 2, the function increases linearly, which can be represented by 2(t1)h(t1)2(t2)h(t2)2(t - 1) h(t - 1) - 2(t - 2) h(t - 2).
  4. At t=3t = 3, it remains at (

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Piecewise Functions
Heaviside Step Function
Linear Functions

Formulas

Heaviside function h(t - c) = 0 for t < c and 1 for t ≥ c
Piecewise representation of functions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

College Level