The dynamic behaviors of a SMIB power system are studied in this paper. A single modal equation is used to analyze the qualitative behaviors of the system. The famous equation of motion is called “swing equation”. The Lyapunov direct method is applied to The dynamic behaviors of a SMIB power system are studied in this paper. A single modal equation is used to analyze the qualitative behaviors of the system. The famous equation of motion is called “swing equation”. The Lyapunov direct method is applied to