This paper addresses itself to the problem of inadequate attention often paid to transient and parasitic phenomena in modelling systems and highlights the pitfalls that result thereof. An example from electrical engineering curriculum illustrates the issues involved. Future authors are cautioned against ignoring the transient phenomenon.
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