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GATE 2026 EE – Question 23

Electric Circuits · Network Elements: Ideal voltage and current sources, dependent sources, R, L, C, M elements · 1 mark · Multiple choice

A circuit with ideal elements is shown.

Which one of the following options correctly identifies all the linear elements in the circuit?

Diagram for GATE 2026 EE question 23
  1. R only
  2. R, L, and C only
  3. D only
  4. L, C, and D only

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Correct answer: (B) R, L, and C only

Explanation

The resistor, inductor and capacitor obey linear relations ($v=Ri$, $v=L\,di/dt$, $i=C\,dv/dt$). The diode has a non-linear $v$-$i$ characteristic. So the linear elements are R, L and C only.