GATE 2026 EC – Question 43
Consider a real signal $x(t)$, $-\infty<t<\infty$, such that $x(t)=0$ for $t<0$, $x(t)=2$ for $0\le t<1$ and $x(t)=0$ for $t\ge1$. Let $E[x(t)]=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty}[x(t)]^2dt$. Which of the following options correctly represents the ratio, $E[x(t)]/E[3x(-3t+5)]$?
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Correct answer: (C) 1/3
Explanation
$E[x]=4\cdot1=4$. $3x(-3t+5)$ has amplitude 6 and width 1/3, so its energy is $36/3=12$. The ratio is $4/12=1/3$.