MAE 488 Short Answer

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MAE 488 Short Answer


The product of a complex number and its complex conjugate is
always a real number. [T/F] - ANSWER True


The Taylor Series can be used to linearize a function near a
point. [T/F] - ANSWER True


The additive property states that f(x+y)=f(x)+f(y). [T/F] -
ANSWER True


A sinusoid has a period of 3 seconds. What is the radian
frequency? - ANSWER (2pi)/3 [rad/s]


A sinusoid has a period of 3 seconds. What is the oscillation
frequency? - ANSWER 1/3 [Hz]


If the current output of an element or system depends ONLY on
the current input, it is: - ANSWER Static and causal

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If the current output of an element or system depends on the
current and past input, it is: - ANSWER Dynamic and causal


IF the current output of an element or system depends on the
current and future input, it is: - ANSWER Noncausal


If a system is linear and a sinusoidal input is applied to the
system, the output will have the same: - ANSWER Frequency


The state of an element or system is the particular condition
that it is in at a specific time. [T/F] - ANSWER True


A linear element is an element that obeys what principle? -
ANSWER Superposition principle


The transfer function is independent of the initial conditions.
[T/F] - ANSWER True


The transfer function can NOT be used to calculate the response
due to any standard input. [T/F] - ANSWER False