GATE EE 2026 Set 1 — Question 23
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A circuit with ideal elements is shown.
Which one of the following options correctly identifies all the linear elements in the circuit?
Correct answer
(B) R, L, and C only
Solution
Linear elements are those that satisfy the properties of superposition and homogeneity. In electrical circuits, resistors (), inductors (), and capacitors () are considered linear elements because their voltage-current relationships are linear differential or algebraic equations (, , ). A diode () is a non-linear element because its V-I characteristic is exponential and does not follow a linear relationship. Thus, the linear elements are , , and only.
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