ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT ACADEMIC SESSION :

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DEE40113 - SIGNAL AND SYSTEM

PRACTICAL WORK : 3 LAPLACE TRANSFORM

PRACTICAL WORK DATE : 13 / 3 /2024

PUAN ADILLAH BINTI AHMAD MAZLAN
LECTURER’S NAME: PUAN ROSLINDA BINTI MOHD SIDEK

GROUP NO. :

DATE SUBMIT :
REPOR PRAC. TOTAL
STUDENT ID & NAME : T SKILL MARKS
(10%) (90%) (100%)

(1) NURNADHIRAH BINTI MOHD SUKRI ( 13DEP22F1014 )

(2)

REPORT MARK DISTRIBUTION 10%

(1) Discussion /5

(2) Conclusion /5

OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this practical work, students should be able to
1. Construct the program for simulation of Laplace Transform.
2. To construct the signals using Software (Matlab, Scilab, Octave Online etc).
3. To identify the Laplace Transform using Software (Matlab, Scilab, Octave Online etc).

EQUIPMENTS: Software MATLAB, Scilab, Octave Online etc

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 PRACTICAL SKILL ASSESSMENT (PLO5/P4/CLS3a, 3c/CLO2)

PRACTICAL WORK : 3

TITLE : LAPLACE TRANSFORM

Student 1

Student 2
Score 1 2 3 4 5

Score
Aspect Weak Average Satisfactory Good Excellent

Able to write
part of the
Able to write
program
program and Able to write
Write Able to write correctly but
Unable to write gives correct program without
Program program less than three
program output under lecturer’s x4
incorrectly quarter of the
supervision of assistance
program under
the lecturer
supervision of
the lecturer

Executing Able to execute Execute ALL

Unable to Able to execute
program is 80% program is program
Execute execute 50% program is
30% successfully successfully
program program with successfully with x5
successfully without without
assistance assistance
with assistance assistance assistance
Unable to Able to debug Able to debug Able to debug
Debug perform any Able to debug program 50% program 80% ALL program
Program debugging incorrectly correctly with correctly without without x4
program assistance assistance assistance
Able to display Able to display Able to display
Able to display output 50% output 80% all the output
Display
Output output correctly under correctly without excellently
incorrectly x5
incorrectly supervision of the supervision of without the help
the lecturer lecturer of the lecturer
Very Some of the All important
incomplete or results have been Almost of the Almost all of the trends and data
incorrect correctly results have been results have been comparisons have
interpretation of interpreted and correctly correctly been interpreted
trends and discussed; interpreted and interpreted and correctly and
Discussion
comparison of partial but discussed, only discussed, only discussed, good
x1
data indicating incomplete minor minor understanding of
a lack of understanding of improvements improvements results is
understanding results is still are needed are needed conveyed
of results evident

Accurate
statement of the
Accurate
results of lab
statement of the
indicates whether
No conclusion A statement of A statement of results of the lab
results support
was included or the results is the results of the indicates whether
hypothesis
shows little incomplete with lab indicates results support
Conclusion Possible sources
effort and little reflection whether results the hypothesis
of error and what x1
reflection on on the lab support the Possible sources
was learned from
the lab hypothesis of error identified
the lab discussed

Total 100

PRACTICAL LAB 3

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TITLE : LAPLACE TRANSFORM

OBJECTIVES : At the end of this practical work, students should be able to

i) Construct the program for simulation of Laplace Transform.
ii) To construct the Laplace signals using Software (Matlab, Scilab, Octave
Online etc).
iii) To identify the Laplace Transform using Matlab.

EQUIPMENTS : i) Computer
ii) Software (Matlab, Scilab, Octave Online etc)

SAFETY PRECAUTION:
1. Do not plug in external devices (e.g USB thumb drive) without scanning them for
computer viruses.
2. Always back up all your important data files.

THEORY:
The Laplace transform of a signal x(t).
+∞
𝑋𝑋(𝑠) = � 𝑥(𝑡)𝑒−𝑠𝑡
−∞
Laplace transform a useful tool for analysis of linear time-invariant systems. For a large class of signals, the
Laplace transform can be represented as a ratio of polynomials, called rational transforms, arise as the system
functions for LTI systems which satisfy linear constant coefficient differential equations. Rational transforms
are completely determined, up to a scale factor, by the roots of polynomials N(s) and D(s), known as zeros and
poles respectively. Because these roots play an important role in the study of LTI systems, it is convenient to
display pictorially in a pole-zero diagram.
𝑁(𝑠)
𝑋𝑋(𝑠) =
𝐷(𝑠)

PROCEDURES:

1. Create a script M-file; click New from the File menu.

2. Click Blank M-file.
3. Write Matlab code in Editor Window:’

a) Compute the Laplace Transforms of the following functions. Write the program and print the output
for the function.
1
𝑡
i) 𝑓𝑓 (𝑡) = 𝑒 −4 Example:
syms s t
ii) 𝑓𝑓 (𝑡) = 3𝑡 + 4𝑒
3 5𝑡
laplace (exp(-1/4*t))
iii) 𝑓𝑓(𝑡) = 2 𝑐𝑜𝑠 2𝑡 + 3 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑛 2𝑡 ans =
1/(s +
iv) 𝑓𝑓(𝑡) = 𝑒−𝑡 𝑠𝑠𝑠𝑛 5𝑡 + 𝑒−4𝑡 𝑐𝑜𝑠 3𝑡 1/4)
pretty(ans)

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 ANSWER :

i)

ii)

iii)

iv)

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 b) Compute the inverse Laplace Transforms of the following functions. Write the program and print
the output for the function.

10(𝑠+1) Example:
i) X(𝑠) = 𝑠2+4𝑠+3
syms t s
X=10*(s+1)/(s^2+4*s+3)
10(𝑠+1) ilaplace(X)
ii) X(𝑠) =
𝑠2+4𝑠+8 simplify(ans)
pretty(ans)

ANSWER :
i)

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 ii)

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 c) Compute the poles and zeros of the following function. Write the program and print the output for the
function.

10(𝑠+1) Example:
i) X(𝑠) = 𝑠2+4𝑠+3
num=[10 10]
den=[1 4 3]
10(𝑠+1) sys=tf(num,
ii) X(𝑠) =
𝑠2+4𝑠+8 den) pzmap(sys)
[p,z]=pzmap(sys)
2𝑠+100
ii) X(𝑠) =
(𝑠+1)(𝑠+8)(s+10)

ANSWER :

i)

Ii)

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 iii)

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DISCUSSION

The Laplace transform is a powerful mathematical tool used to solve differential equations. It
transforms a function of time into a function of a complex variable s, allowing for easier analysis
of dynamic systems

Laplace transform a valuable tool for solving differential equations, especially linear constant-
coefficient ordinary differential equations with initial conditions. It simplifies the process by
transforming the equations into algebraic equations, which are easier to solve. Additionally, it can
handle discontinuous and non-periodic functions more effectively than other methods.

Applications of the Laplace transform span various fields, including control theory, signal
processing, electrical engineering, and physics. It's a fundamental tool for analyzing and
designing dynamic systems and understanding their behavior in both time and frequency
domains.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the Laplace transform is a fundamental mathematical tool that provides a powerful
way to analyze and solve differential equations, particularly in engineering, physics, and applied
mathematics. By converting functions of time into functions of a complex variable, it simplifies
the process of solving differential equations, making it easier to analyze dynamic systems and
their behaviors.

Its key properties, such as linearity, time shifting, frequency shifting, differentiation, and
integration, make it versatile and applicable to a wide range of problems. Whether it's in control
theory, signal processing, circuit analysis, or other areas, the Laplace transform offers a
systematic approach to understanding and solving dynamic systems.
Overall, the Laplace transform has revolutionized the way we analyze and solve differential
equations, providing engineers, scientists, and mathematicians with a powerful tool for tackling
complex problems and advancing various fields of study.

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