Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A continuous-time system is a system in which, continuous-time input signals are applied, resulting in continuous-time output signals. 2. A system is said to be linear if it follows the superposition theorem. 3. A system is said to be non-linear if it follows the superposition theorem.
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. A continuous-time system is a system in which, continuous-time input signals are applied, resulting in continuous-time output signals. 2. A system is said to be linear if it follows the superposition theorem. 3. A system is said to be non-linear if it follows the superposition theorem. Correct Answer 1 and 2 only
Concept:
Linear System:
When a system satisfies the principle of superposition which comprises of additivity and homogeneity, then it is said to be linear, else nonlinear system.
Additivity property:
If x1(t) → y1(t) and x2(t) → y2(t)
Then x1(t) + x2(t) → y1(t) + y2(t)
Homogeneity property:
Ax1(t) + Bx2(t) → Ay1(t) + By2(t
Continuous-time signal:
1) A signal of continuous amplitude and time is known as a continuous-time signal or an analog signal.
2) Whereas, a system which takes continuous-time signal as input and provides continuous-time output is also termed as a continuous-time system.
Analysis:
Statement 1: A continuous-time system is a system in which, continuous-time input signals are applied, resulting in continuous-time output signals.
(True statement by the definition of continuous-time signal).
Statement 2: A system is said to be linear if it follows the superposition theorem. ( True statement by the definition of a linear system).
Statement 3: A system is said to be non-linear if it follows the superposition theorem. This is a False statement. The true statement for the non-linear system is “it does not follow superposition theorem.”
So, statement 1,2 are correct & statement 3 is false
