Compare: 1. Active and passive network 2. Linear and non-linear network
1. Active network and passive network.
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Active network
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Passive network
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If a network consists of an energy source, then it is called as an active network.
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If a network does not contain any energy source then it is called as the passive network.
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The type of energy source can be voltage source or a current source.
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No energy source is used.
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2. Linear Network and non- linear network.
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Linear Network
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Non- Linear Network
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If the characteristics, parameter such as resistances, capacitances, inductances etc. remain constant irrespective of changes in temperature, time, voltage etc. then the circuit or network is called Linear network.
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If the parameters of a network change their values with change in voltage, temperature, time etc. then the network is called as NonLinear Network.
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We can apply the ohm’s law only to the linear networks.
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The ohm’s law is not applicable to the nonlinear network.
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The superposition theorem also is applicable only to the linear networks.
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The superposition theorem also is not applicable to the nonlinear networks.
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