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steady state refers to a condition where a system's behavior or output becomes constant over time, even though there may be continuous inputs or forces acting on it.
In the context of electrical engineering,
steady state is often used when discussing circuits, signals, or systems that have reached a point where all changes have settled and no further variation is happening.
For example:
- In AC Circuits: When an AC circuit is powered on, initially, voltages and currents might change over time. But after a while, the current and voltage reach constant values, meaning the circuit has reached its steady state.
- In Transients and Steady State: Before a system reaches steady state, it might experience transient behavior, where the system is adjusting and changing. Once the transient effects die down, the system reaches its steady state.
In simple terms,
steady state means that everything in the system has "settled down" and remains unchanged unless something new affects the system.
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