Superposition Principle
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CORE DEFINITION
In a linear system, the effect produced by multiple inputs is equal to the sum of the effects produced by each input individually. They can be analyzed separately and then combined.
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The theoretical basis for divide and conquer. If a system satisfies the superposition principle, complex problems can be broken down into simple parts and solved separately. However, it does not apply to nonlinear systems. (Combination: superposition effect)
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Linear systems satisfy superposition: the response to multiple inputs is the sum of the responses to each input (L(u+v)=L(u)+L(v)). This allows 'decompose - solve separately - superimpose', which is the basis for the solvability of linear differential/integral equations.
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