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== Linear System Definition ==
 
== Linear System Definition ==
  
A system takes a given input and produces an output. For the system to be linear it must preserve addition and multiplication. For example:
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A system takes a given input and produces an output. For the system to be linear it must preserve addition and multiplication. In mathematical terms:
  
 
<math> x(t+t0)=x(t) + x(t0)</math>
 
<math> x(t+t0)=x(t) + x(t0)</math>
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<math> x(k*t)=k*x(t)</math>
  
 
== Linear System Example ==
 
== Linear System Example ==

Revision as of 08:38, 10 September 2008

Linear System Definition

A system takes a given input and produces an output. For the system to be linear it must preserve addition and multiplication. In mathematical terms:

$ x(t+t0)=x(t) + x(t0) $

and

$ x(k*t)=k*x(t) $

Linear System Example

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