Problem 1: Laplace transforms and the Final Value Theorem
For both parts a) and b) below, note that u(t) is the unit step function.
Apply the Laplace transform to the ODE and find an expression for Y(s), the Laplace transform of y(t), as a quotient of two polynomials in s. Explain whether the Final Value Theorem (FVT) can be applied to find the steady-state value of y(t), yss = lim y(t). If the FVT can be applied, use it to compute yss.
(a)
y(0) = -1, dy/dt = 2u(t) - 10u(t)
(b) dy/dt - 2dy/dt + 14y = u(t) + (1/2)dr^2, y(0) = 2, ip ip