Meaning & use
linearization
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The process of finding a linear approximation of a nonlinear function, typically valid near a specific point.
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Engineers use linearization to simplify the control system's equations around the operating point.
The linearization of the curve made it possible to estimate the slope with basic algebra.
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Common in calculus, physics, and engineering; often relies on a tangent-line approximation using derivatives.
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