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A linear system is a mathematical model of a system based on the use of a linear operator. A system is linear if and only if it satisfies the superposition principle, or equivalently both the additivity and homogeneity properties, without restrictions.

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Why superposition is useful just for linear functions?

A linear system is one where, if we have two inputs $x_1$ and $x_2$, producing outputs $y_1$ and $y_2$, then the output for an input of $\alpha{}x_1 + \beta{}x_2$ is $\alpha{}y_1 + \beta{}y_2$. This i …
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Linearity (or lack thereof) of the Poynting vector

Consider Young's double slit experiment? Each of the slits is effectively a "source" for the EM field between the slits and the screen. And the pattern we see on the screen represents the power delive …
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To calculate the resultant resistance of a circuit can you use all possible paths and assume...

No, that isn't a valid method of solution. It will not give the correct result. There are four typical methods for solving this problem: Use the delta-wye transform on part of the circuit, to obtain …
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To calculate the resultant resistance of a circuit can you use all possible paths and assume...

yeah I know how to solve this by saying a&b are at the same potential and going from there In that case you should be able to see immediately that your proposed method will give a different result, …
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Confusion when utilizing complex electric field to do calculations

From my understanding the two outputs of the system are e^(iwt) and ie^(iwt). In this scenario "i" displays a phase shift in the complex plane, Remember that $$i = e^{i\frac{\pi}{2}}$$ so $$ ie^{i\o …
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