Exploring Sensitivity in Nonlinear Systems

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Which type of systems assume that all parameters, inputs, and outputs are known perfectly and can be solved to give completely accurate predictions of the system response?

Lumped systems

Discrete systems

Deterministic systems (correct)

Probabilistic systems

Which type of systems are subject to random variations in parameters, inputs, or outputs?

Deterministic systems

Lumped systems

Discrete systems

Probabilistic systems (correct)

Which type of systems have dynamic variables that appear in the equations of motion as linear terms?

Distributed systems

Nonlinear systems

Linear systems (correct)

Continuous systems

Which type of systems have dynamic variables that depend on both space and time, and are modeled by vector fields and partial differential equations?

Distributed systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the engineering definition of a system?

A set of interconnected components that accomplishes a desired function Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between engineering science and pure science?

Engineering science focuses on applicable theories and phenomena, while pure science focuses on understanding the world for its own sake Signup and view all the answers

In an engineering science course, what is the purpose of using mathematical functions?

To model physical phenomena, engineered components, and interconnections of components Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes chaos in nonlinear systems?

Chaos exhibits exquisite sensitivity to initial conditions. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of system will be covered in Engs 23?

Distributed, continuous, linear, deterministic systems Signup and view all the answers

What did Michael Faraday suggest about the current in a wire?

The current in a wire acts as a source for a magnetic field. Signup and view all the answers

Who formalized the idea of a field in a self-consistent mathematical language?

James Clerk Maxwell Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the purpose of a field in physics?

To describe and predict physical phenomena Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the force acting on mass m1 in the action at a distance description?

$F = G m1 m2 r^2$ Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the relationship between the gravitational constant G and the force law F1?

$F1 = m2 g1$ Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what principle allows the superposition of fields in complex calculations?

Linearity Signup and view all the answers

Which physical systems can be modeled using an electrical circuit analogy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the magnitude of a radial vector field and the distance from the point flux source?

The magnitude decreases inversely with the square of the distance Signup and view all the answers

When two fundamentally different physical systems produce the same mathematical equations, what can be inferred?

The systems have similar approximations Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following phenomena are involved in the manufacturing and operation of a personal computer?