GATE AG 2007 • Q2 MCQ • 1 Mark

Section 1: Engineering Mathematics

Differential Equations

Subtopic: Laplace transforms and their inverse

Question Statement:

ω/[(s+a)² + ω²] is the Laplace Transform of

Options:

  • (A) exp
  • (B) exp
  • (C) at sin ωt
  • (D) at sinh ωt

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

Standard pair: L[sin ωt] = ω/(s²+ω²). First shift theorem: L[e^{−at}f(t)] = F(s+a). Applying the shift to F(s)=ω/(s²+ω²) gives ω/[(s+a)²+ω²], i.e. L[e^{−at}sin ωt]. Answer: exp(−at) sin ωt. (B) confuses sin with sinh (denominator would need (s+a)²−ω² for sinh); (C),(D) wrongly include a factor 't'.

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