What term describes the result of differential amplification when both inputs have equal voltage values?

The term that describes the result of differential amplification when both inputs have equal voltage values is cancellation. In differential amplification, the device compares two input signals. When both inputs have equal voltage levels, these signals effectively negate each other during the amplification process. As a result, the output, which represents the difference between the two inputs, approaches zero, leading to what is termed cancellation. This phenomenon plays a crucial role in reducing noise and enhancing signal integrity in EEG and other bioelectrical measurements, ensuring that only the relevant differences in input signals are amplified for analysis.

The other terms do not accurately represent this situation. Summation refers to combining signals to produce a resultant that includes both inputs. Phase reversal pertains to a situation where there is a 180-degree phase difference between two signals, often leading to cancellation effects under specific conditions but not necessarily describing equal inputs. Clipping occurs when the output of an amplifier exceeds its maximum capacity, distorting the signal, which is unrelated to the concept of equal inputs canceling out each other.