This chapter discusses second order circuits that require second order differential equations to analyze. It covers RLC series and parallel circuits, their step responses, and the concept of duality. Key points:
1) RLC series and parallel circuits form second order systems that have transient responses that can be overdamped, critically damped, or underdamped depending on circuit parameters.
2) The step response of RLC circuits has both a transient and steady-state component. The transient response depends on the damping ratio while the steady-state equals the source voltage/current.
3) Duality allows circuits to be related by interchanging complementary elements like resistors and inductors, voltages and currents. It provides a