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linear system

[ˈlɪniər ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: linear systems
sistema linear
1. A mathematical system consisting of two or more linear equations with multiple variables that are solved simultaneously
To solve this linear system, we need to find values for x and y that satisfy both equations.
Para resolver este sistema linear, precisamos encontrar valores para x e y que satisfaçam ambas as equações.
2. In control theory, a system whose output is directly proportional to its input, following the principle of superposition
The control engineer analyzed the linear system to predict its response to various inputs.
O engenheiro de controle analisou o sistema linear para prever sua resposta a várias entradas.
3. A set of interconnected components that operate according to linear relationships and can be represented by linear differential equations
The electrical circuit behaves as a linear system within the specified operating range.
O circuito elétrico se comporta como um sistema linear dentro da faixa de operação especificada.
Synonyms
system of linear equationslinear model
Antonyms
nonlinear systemchaotic system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema linear
Standard term used in mathematics and engineering education
Portugal
sistema linear
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard academic term
Technical/Academic
sistema de equações lineares
More specific term emphasizing the equation component

Related Idioms & Phrases

solve a linear system
matrix representation of a linear system
augmented matrix
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