since the diode shows its characteristics in a non linearly it is called as nonlinear element since the transistor shows its characteristics in a linear way it s called as linear element Transistors are typically operated in their linear region (such as when used in amplifier circuits), or as switches (where you will in general ignore the nonlinearity of the transistor). Transistors are typically DC biased to operate in this linear region. Diodes are not biased in this way. Strictly speaking, both are nonlinear devices, although transistors can be used in their linear operation region, while diodes are not.
Inductor is a nonlinear device. since v=L di/dt.
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angle modulation is called non linear modulation because the information is stored in phase of the carrier signal
"A device for which the output is, within a given dynamic range, linearly proportional to the input" e.g. a spring scale is linear device for measuring weight.
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distinguish between linear and non linear demands funcions
Nonlinear do not satisfy the superposition principle. Linear problems, as implied, do.
Nonlinear scaling is a scaling where the difference between each major unit of measure is not the same. For example, see logarithmic scale.
A scale that is nonlinear. ~
Linear system follows principal of superposition and homogeneity and Non linear system does not follow the same.
You can measure things with a linear scale. Practically impossible with a non-linear scale.
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Linear is a straight line and non linear could be a curve or anything but a straight line
A linear scale is much more simple to use and provides accurate readings it also works faster than the non-linear scale . This scale does not take much work and has equal divisions. In a linear scale, there is an equal amount between each mark; this is the normal kind of scale that is used in most everyday graphs/charts. In a non-linear scale, the difference between each mark is not the same, for example each mark, although the same distance apart on the paper, represents twice the value of the previous mark. Two examples which are met regularly are logarithmic in nature: pH (acid/alkali scale - eg pH balanced shampoo) and dB (deci-Bel - relative loudness of sounds).
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