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TABLE 11.4 Analogy Between Electrical
and Mechanical Variables
Mechanical System Electrical System
Force, f (N) Current, i (A)
Velocity, µ (m/sec) Voltage, v (V)
Damping, B (N sec/m) Conductance, 1/R (S)
Compliance, 1/k (m/N) Inductance, L (H)
Mass, M (kg) Capacitance, C (F)

FIGURE 11.41 Defining equation for the ideal induc-
tor and analogy with force-spring system.

FIGURE 11.42 Combining inductors in a circuit.

FIGURE 11.43 Analogy between electrical and mechanical elements.

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