Examples

1. Negation of a scalar

Consider the equation y(t) = - sin(t), which can be realized as shown below.

A ramp block is used to access simulation time t, a sin block generates sin(t), and a -X block converts sin(t) to -sin(t). Both sin(t) and y(t) are plotted for comparison.

2. Negation of a vector

Consider the equation:

z = -x

where x = [-1  5.6  4]. This equation can be realized as:

A scalarToVector block creates a three-element vector from the constant values -1, 5.6, and 4. When the simulation runs, the –X block performs an element-by-element negate operation on the incoming vector.

3. Negation of a matrix

Consider the equation:

Z = -X

where

 

This equation can be realized as:

When the simulation runs, the –X block performs an element-by-element negate operation on the incoming matrix.