We’ll begin with a square function, f(t), that has a an amplitude of 1, a start time of 2 seconds and an end time of 4 seconds. Next, a time shift is demonstrated. Here our function is changed from f(t) to f(t-2). Notice that subtracting 2 from t in the function results in a positive [...]
Tags: amplitude, duration, function, graph, scale, shift, signal, time
Posted by Jeff on Dec 30, 2009 in
Differential Equations,
Linear Systems
Often during a course you will need to be able to solve a system equation for its roots. These roots can be complex, distinct, or repeated. These problems usually arise when working with linear systems or differential equations. A system equation is formatted as follows: System Equation: For example purposes, I will solve a system [...]
Tags: complex roots, Differential Equations, linear system equation, Linear Systems, solve for complex roots, system equation, system equations
Posted by Jeff on Oct 11, 2009 in
Calculus,
Math
In integral can be thought of as an area underneath a curve. Integrals are often used to manipulate position, velocity, and acceleration equations to estimate different situations. If you are given an equation that represents the velocity of a golf cart driving, like so: (the ‘ in y’ represents the differential element that results when [...]
Tags: accelleration, area under a curve, definite integrals, indefinite integrals, integral, integrals, integration, position, velocity
The 3 common methods of describing a point in a three dimensional coordinate system are Cartesian, Cylindrical and Spherical. The most simple is Cartesian but certain teachers find it necessary to use the others. There are a few simple conversions between them but first it is necessary to know their notation. Cartesian: Cylindrical: Spherical: In [...]
Tags: cartesian coordinates, cartesian to cylindrical conversion, cartesian to spherical conversion, cylindrical coordinates, spherical coordinates
Suppose you are interested in finding the unit vector between two points, and , which are described in cartesian coordinates as and , respectively. You would begin by finding the vector between these two points. The direction of this vector may be important so look for key words such as . Once we have established [...]
Tags: find unit vector, unit vector, unit vector between two points, vector