Variable Electrical Systems are defined as those in which either the circuit elements (resistance, inductance or capacity) are explicit time functions or those in which the relation between current and applied E.M.F. is non-linear. In the present paper, the theoretical methods of solution of "invariable systems" are extended to include variable systems by integral equations of the Volterra type. A number of representative problems are worked through to indicate the appropriate mathematical procedure and the applicability of the method to both transient and steady state phenomena.

• Received 15 March 1920

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRev.17.116