Hi
The book says:
Since the elements of an electric circuit can be interconnected in several
ways, we need to understand some basic concepts of network topology. To
differentiate between a circuit and a network, we may regard a network as
an interconnection of elements or devices, whereas a circuit is a network
providing one or more closed paths. The convention, when addressing
network topology, is to use the word network rather than circuit. We
do this even though the words network and circuit mean the same thing
when used in this context. In network topology, we study the properties
relating to the placement of elements in the network and the geometric
configuration of the network. Such elements include branches, nodes,
and loops.
A network with b branches, n nodes, and l independent loops will
satisfy the fundamental theorem of network topology: b = l + n-1
Could you please give me some simple explanation on distinction between a network and a circuit? It would kind of you.
Regards
PG
The book says:
Since the elements of an electric circuit can be interconnected in several
ways, we need to understand some basic concepts of network topology. To
differentiate between a circuit and a network, we may regard a network as
an interconnection of elements or devices, whereas a circuit is a network
providing one or more closed paths. The convention, when addressing
network topology, is to use the word network rather than circuit. We
do this even though the words network and circuit mean the same thing
when used in this context. In network topology, we study the properties
relating to the placement of elements in the network and the geometric
configuration of the network. Such elements include branches, nodes,
and loops.
A network with b branches, n nodes, and l independent loops will
satisfy the fundamental theorem of network topology: b = l + n-1
Could you please give me some simple explanation on distinction between a network and a circuit? It would kind of you.
Regards
PG