In physics, linearity is a property of the differential equations governing many systems; for instance, the Maxwell equations or the diffusion equation. Linearity of a homogenous differential equation means that if two functions f and g are solutions of the equation, then any linear combination af + bg is, too.
How do you explain linearity?
Linearity is the behavior of a circuit, particularly an amplifier , in which the output signal strength varies in direct proportion to the input signal strength.
Why is linearity so important?
Linearity studies are important because they define the range of the method within which the results are obtained accurately and precisely. In case of impurities with very small amounts to be quantified, the limit of quantification (LOQ) needs to be evaluated. For the LOQ, trueness is also mandatory.
What is linearity and superposition?
In electrical engineering, in a linear circuit, the input (an applied time-varying voltage signal) is related to the output (a current or voltage anywhere in the circuit) by a linear transformation. Thus, a superposition (i.e., sum) of input signals will yield the superposition of the responses.