Question

Superposition theorem states that the response in any element is the ____________ of the responses that can be expected to flow if each source acts independently of other sources.

(a) algebraic sum

(b) vector sum

(c) multiplication

(d) subtraction

The question was asked in final exam.

Question is from Superposition Theorem topic in chapter Steady State AC Analysis of Network Theory

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) vector sum

To elaborate: The superposition theorem is used to analyze ac circuits containing more than one source. Superposition theorem states that the response in any element is the vector sum of the responses that can be expected to flow if each source acts independently of other sources.