What is a T-line and a N-line

Thread starter Chocolaty
Start date Dec 7, 2005

In summary, a T-line, also known as a transmission line, is a specialized electrical circuit used to transfer signals or power over a long distance with minimal loss or distortion. It consists of two parallel conductors with a dielectric material in between. Its purpose is to efficiently transfer signals or power and is commonly used in telecommunications, RF systems, and power distribution. An N-line, on the other hand, refers to a line perpendicular to a surface or another line and is commonly used in geometry and physics. While both T-lines and N-lines are used in different contexts, they are not directly related. Examples of T-lines include power transmission wires, computer networking cables, and coaxial cables for cable TV, while examples of N-lines include the

Dec 7, 2005

Chocolaty

Here's the question:
Given: f(x) = x*sqr(5-x)
Find: the equation (ax + by + c = 0) of T-line and N-line at x = -4

What's an N-line?

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Dec 7, 2005

Kamataat

Never heard of those terms, but if T-line is the tangent then N-line is the normal line (the line perpendicular to the tangent at x=-4) I suppose.

- Kamataat

Dec 7, 2005

matt grime

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1. What is a T-line?

A T-line, also known as a transmission line, is a specialized type of electrical circuit used to transfer signals or power from one location to another. It consists of two parallel conductors, usually in the form of a wire or PCB trace, with a dielectric material in between.

2. What is the purpose of a T-line?

The purpose of a T-line is to efficiently transfer electrical signals or power over a long distance without significant loss or distortion. It is commonly used in telecommunications, radio frequency (RF) systems, and power distribution systems.

3. What is an N-line?

An N-line, also known as a normal line or normal vector, is a line that is perpendicular to a surface or another line. It is commonly used in geometry and physics to determine the direction of an object or the orientation of a surface.

4. How is a T-line different from an N-line?

A T-line and an N-line are two different concepts and are not directly related. A T-line refers to a type of electrical circuit used for signal or power transfer, while an N-line refers to a line perpendicular to a surface or another line. However, in some cases, the term N-line may also refer to a type of electrical transmission line used in RF systems.

5. What are some examples of T-lines and N-lines in real life?

Examples of T-lines include the wires used to transmit electricity from a power plant to homes, the cables used in computer networking, and the coaxial cables used for cable TV. Examples of N-lines include the normal force acting on an object placed on a flat surface, the normal vector of a plane in three-dimensional space, and the normal line to a curve on a graph.