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what does the classification of a signal into energy or power mean, can someone please explain the physical meaning of this, not just mathematical formulas.
Maxwell said:I don't really know what you're asking either. You can measure the power of a signal and the energy of a signal.
An energy signal has finite energy, meaning it has a specific amount of energy that can be measured. A power signal, on the other hand, has infinite energy and the energy is spread out over time. In other words, an energy signal is a finite pulse while a power signal is a continuous signal.
A signal is classified as an energy signal if its energy is finite, meaning the integral of the signal squared is finite. If the energy is infinite, then the signal is classified as a power signal.
No, a signal can only be classified as either an energy or power signal. It cannot be both at the same time.
Energy signals can include a single finite pulse, while power signals can include continuous signals such as sinusoidal waves or white noise.
Classifying signals as energy or power is important in understanding their properties and behavior. It helps in analyzing and processing signals for various applications in communication, control systems, and signal processing.