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If u(t) is the unit step function, then the region of convergence (ROC) of the Laplace transform of the signal.

x ( t ) = e t 2 [ u ( t 1 ) u ( t 10 ) ]

Options

A

< Re ( s ) <

B

Re ( s ) 10

C

Re ( s ) 1

D

1 Re ( s ) 10

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Correct Answer :

Option A

< Re ( s ) <

Solution :

The correct option is:
< Re ( s ) <

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Understand the Signal:
We are given the signal:
x ( t ) = e t 2 [ u ( t 1 ) u ( t 10 ) ]

2. Analyze the Time Interval:
The term [u(t1)u(t10)] is a rectangular pulse that is equal to 1 for 1t<10, and 0 elsewhere.
Therefore, the signal x(t) is non-zero only within a finite time interval:
x ( t ) = { e t 2 for 1 t < 10 0 otherwise

3. Determine the ROC of a Finite-Duration Signal:
A signal that is non-zero only over a finite time interval [t1,t2] is called a finite-duration signal.
If a finite-duration signal is absolutely integrable (meaning it does not grow to infinity within its bounded domain), its Laplace transform converges for all values of s in the complex plane.
Here, the function et2 is continuous and bounded on the closed interval [1,10]. Thus, the integral for the Laplace transform:
X ( s ) = 1 10 e t 2 e s t d t
is guaranteed to converge to a finite value for any complex number s, because the limits of integration are finite and the integrand is bounded.
Consequently, the Region of Convergence (ROC) is the entire s-plane, which is represented by:
< Re ( s ) <

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