I am dealing with this problem where I want to verify the Superposition Principle via Matlab.
I have a DC source of 100V, an AC source of 50V, 60Hz and three resistances, R1=10 ohms, R2=20 ohms and R3=15 ohms. (Refer circuit diagram)
Now, the Principle of Superposition states the total current in any part of a linear circuit equals the algebraic sum of the currents produced by each source separately. I am trying to verify the current flowing through R3 = 15 ohms resistance.
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I short circuit the DC voltage source and run the program. Result:
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I then short circuit the AC voltage source and run the program. Result:
As clearly can be seen, the Superposition Principle is not verified. I am unable to reason where the discrepancy is.
However, when taking both sources as DC or AC, the Principle is verified. Any help regarding this is appreciated.
Best Answer
Since RMS conversion involves using the root sum of squared components (DC+AC) it is not a linear processing of the signal. Therefore Superposition does not apply.
However, Average method applies as this is just the integral.