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The water analogy works because circuits are linear systems. Pretty much all linear systems can be modeled that way, if you're willing to contort things the rig
by OkayPhysicist 6y ago
The water analogy works because circuits are linear systems. Pretty much all linear systems can be modeled that way, if you're willing to contort things the right way.
- sobriquet9 6y agoWater analogy works well even with non-linear components like diodes (think one-way valve) and transistors (think valve controlled by water pressure from separate tube).
- magicalhippo 6y agoWorks other way too. For me the explanation of a hydraulic ram pump[1] clicked when I realized it's essentially just like a boost converter[2]. [1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_ram https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydraulic_ram [2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_converter https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boost_converter