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The system shown in figure below.can be reduced to the form with |
Answer» The system shown in figure below. |
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The transfer function of a compensator is given asGc(s)=s+as+bThe phase of the above lead compensator is maximum at ____ when a = 1 and b = 2 |
Answer» The transfer function of a compensator is given as |
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For a tachometer, if θ(t) is the rotor displacement in radians, e(t) is the output voltage and Kt is the tachometer constant in V/rad/sec, then the transfer function,E(s)Q(s) will be |
Answer» For a tachometer, if θ(t) is the rotor displacement in radians, e(t) is the output voltage and Kt is the tachometer constant in V/rad/sec, then the transfer function, |
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The polar plot ofG(s)=10s(s+1)2intercepts real axis at ω=ω0. Then, the real part and ω0 are respectively given by: |
Answer» The polar plot of |
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The matrix of any state space equations for the transfer function C(s)/R(s) of the system, shown below in figure is |
Answer» The matrix of any state space equations for the transfer function C(s)/R(s) of the system, shown below in figure is |
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The transfer function of a compensator isgiven asGc(s)=s+as+bGc(s) is a lead compensator if |
Answer» The transfer function of a compensator isgiven as |
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For the system governed by the set of equation:dx1dt=2x1+x2+udx2dt=−2x1+uy=3x1The transfer function Y(s)U(s) is given by |
Answer» For the system governed by the set of equation: |
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The transfer function of a plant is T(s)=5(s+5)(s2+s+1). The second-order approximation of T(s) using dominant pole concept is |
Answer» The transfer function of a plant is |
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A state space representation for the transfer function y(s)u(s)=s+6s2+5s+6 is ˙x=Ax=Bu, where A=[01−6−5],B=[01], and the value of C is |
Answer» A state space representation for the transfer function y(s)u(s)=s+6s2+5s+6 is ˙x=Ax=Bu, where |
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A unity feedback system has an open loop transfer function of the formKG(s)=K(s+a)s2(s+b);b>aWhich of the loci shown in figure can be valid rootloci for the system? |
Answer» A unity feedback system has an open loop transfer function of the form |
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The state equation of a second-order linear system is given by,˙x(t)=Ax(t),x(0)=x0For x0=[1−1],x(t)=[e−t−e−t]and for x0=[01]x(t)=[e−te−2t−e−t+ 2e−2t]When x0=[35],x(t) is |
Answer» The state equation of a second-order linear system is given by, |
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A system with the open loop transfer function:G(s)=Ks(s+2)(s2+2s+2) is connected in a negative feedback configuration with a feedback gain of unity. For the closed-loop system to be marginally stable, the value of k is 5 |
Answer» A system with the open loop transfer function: G(s)=Ks(s+2)(s2+2s+2) is connected in a negative feedback configuration with a feedback gain of unity. For the closed-loop system to be marginally stable, the value of k is
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The output y(t) of a system is related to its input x(t) asy(t)=∫t0x(τ−2)dτwhere, x(t) = 0 and y(t) = 0 for t ≤ 0. The transfer function of the system is |
Answer» The output y(t) of a system is related to its input x(t) as |
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The loop transfer function of a negative feedback system isG(s)H(s)=K(s+11)s(s+2)(s+8)The value of K , for which the system is marginally stable is160 |
Answer» The loop transfer function of a negative feedback system is
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A state variable system x(t)=[010−3]X(t)+[10]U(t), with the initial condition X(0)=[−13]T and the unit step input u(t) hasThe state transition matrix |
Answer» A state variable system x(t)=[010−3]X(t)+[10]U(t), with the initial condition X(0)=[−13]T and the unit step input u(t) has |
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The state model of a system is given as,[˙x1˙x2]=[1011][x2x1]xT(0)=[1 0]The solution of homogenous equation is given by, |
Answer» The state model of a system is given as, |
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A conttrol system with a PD controller is shown in the figure. If the velocity error constant Kv=1000 and the damping ratio ζ=0.5, then the values of KP and KD are |
Answer» A conttrol system with a PD controller is shown in the figure. If the velocity error constant Kv=1000 and the damping ratio ζ=0.5, then the values of KP and KD are |
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Let a causal LTI system be characterized by the following differential equation, with initial rest condition.d2ydt2+7dydt+10y(t)=4x(t)+5dx(t)dtWhere, x(t) and y(t) are the input and output respectively. The impulse response of the system is [u(t) is the unit step function] |
Answer» Let a causal LTI system be characterized by the following differential equation, with initial rest condition. |
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A system described by the transfer function H(s)=1s3+αs2+Ks+3 is stable.The constraints on α and K are |
Answer» A system described by the transfer function H(s)=1s3+αs2+Ks+3 is stable. |
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The magnitude of frequency response of an underdamped second order system is 5 at 0 rad/sec and peaks to 10√3 at 5√2 rad/sec. The transfer function of the system is |
Answer» The magnitude of frequency response of an underdamped second order system is 5 at 0 rad/sec and peaks to 10√3 at 5√2 rad/sec. The transfer function of the system is |
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The signal flow graph of figure shown below, has forward paths and feedback loops.4 |
Answer» The signal flow graph of figure shown below, has forward paths and feedback loops.![]()
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Consider a closed-loop system shown in Figure(A) below. the root locus for its is shown in Figure (B). the closed loop transfer function for the system is |
Answer» Consider a closed-loop system shown in Figure(A) below. the root locus for its is shown in Figure (B). the closed loop transfer function for the system is |
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The open-loop transfer function of a unity-feedback control system is given byG(s)=Ks(s+2)For the peak overshoot of the closed-loop system to a unit step input to be 10% , the value of K is2.8 |
Answer» The open-loop transfer function of a unity-feedback control system is given by
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The state diagram of a system is shown below is described by the state -variable equations:˙x=AX+Bu; y=CX+DuThe state -variable equations of the system in the figure above are |
Answer» The state diagram of a system is shown below is described by the state -variable equations: |
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The block diagram of a system is shown in the figure.If the desired transfer function of the system is C(s)R(s)=ss2+s+1, then G(s) is |
Answer» The block diagram of a system is shown in the figure. |
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A state variable system x(t)=[010−3]X(t)+[10]U(t),with the initial condition X(0)=[−13]T and the unit step input u(t) hasThe state transition equation: |
Answer» A state variable system x(t)=[010−3]X(t)+[10]U(t), |
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For the system shown in figure, S=−2.75 lies on the root locus if K is 0.3 |
Answer» For the system shown in figure, S=−2.75 lies on the root locus if K is
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The root locus of the feedback control system having the characteristic equation,s2+6Ks+2s+5=0Where K>0, enters into the real axis at |
Answer» The root locus of the feedback control system having the characteristic equation, |
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The Bode plot of a transfer function G(s) is shown in the figure below:The gain (20log|G(s)|) is 32 dB and -8 dB at 1 rad/s and 10 rad/s respectively. The phase is negative for all ω. The G(s) is. |
Answer» The Bode plot of a transfer function G(s) is shown in the figure below: |
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For the system described by the state equation˙x=⎡⎢⎣0100010.512⎤⎥⎦x+⎡⎢⎣001⎤⎥⎦uIf the control signal u is given by u=[−0.5−3−5]x+v, then the eigen values of the closed-loop system will be |
Answer» For the system described by the state equation |
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The open loop transfer functionG(s)=(s+1)sp(s+2)(s+3)where p is an integer, is connected in unity feedback configuration as shown in the figure.Given that the steady state error is zero for unit step input and is 6 for unit ramp input, the value of the parameter p is .1 |
Answer» The open loop transfer function
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Which of the following points is NOT on the root locus of a system with the open-loop transfer functionG(s)H(s)=Ks(s+1)(s+3)? |
Answer» Which of the following points is NOT on the root locus of a system with the open-loop transfer function |
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The gain YR for the system with the following signal flow graph using Mason's gain formula is _________.1.913 |
Answer» The gain YR for the system with the following signal flow graph using Mason's gain formula is _________.![]()
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Match the unit-step responses(1),(2) and (3) with transfer functions P(s), Q(s) and R(s), given below.P(s)=−1(s+1);Q(s)=2(s−1)(s+10)(s+2);R(s)=1(s+1)2 |
Answer» Match the unit-step responses(1),(2) and (3) with transfer functions P(s), Q(s) and R(s), given below. |
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A lead compensator network includes a parallel combination of R and C in the feed-forward path. If the transfer function of the compensator isGc(s)=s+2s+4, the value of RC is0.5 |
Answer» A lead compensator network includes a parallel combination of R and C in the feed-forward path. If the transfer function of the compensator isGc(s)=s+2s+4, the value of RC is
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The asymptotic Bode plot for the gain magnitude of a minimum phase system G(s) is shown in the figure. The transfer function of the system G(s) is |
Answer» The asymptotic Bode plot for the gain magnitude of a minimum phase system G(s) is shown in the figure. The transfer function of the system G(s) is |
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The transfer function of a system is given by, V0(s)Vi(s)=1−s1+s. Let the output of the system be V0(t)=Vmsin(ωt+j) for the input, Vi(t)=Vmsin(ωt) then the minimum and maximum values of j(in radians) are respectively |
Answer» The transfer function of a system is given by, V0(s)Vi(s)=1−s1+s. Let the output of the system be V0(t)=Vmsin(ωt+j) for the input, Vi(t)=Vmsin(ωt) then the minimum and maximum values of j(in radians) are respectively |
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The first two rows in the Routh table for the characteristic equation of a certain closed-loop control system are given ass31(2k+3)s22K4The range of K for which the system is stable is |
Answer» The first two rows in the Routh table for the characteristic equation of a certain closed-loop control system are given as |
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The root locus of a unity feedback system is shown in the figure.The closed-loop transfer function of the system is. |
Answer» The root locus of a unity feedback system is shown in the figure. |
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Match the inferences X,Y and Z about a system, to the corresponding properties of the elements of fiirst column in Routh's Table of the system characteristic equation.List- IX.The system is stable..Y. The system is unstable..Z. The test breaks down..List IIP. when all elements are positiveQ. when any one elements is zeroR. when there is a change in sign of coefficients |
Answer» Match the inferences X,Y and Z about a system, to the corresponding properties of the elements of fiirst column in Routh's Table of the system characteristic equation. |
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For the Bode plot shown below the transfer function is, |
Answer» For the Bode plot shown below the transfer function is, |
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A linear system is described by the following state equation˙X(t)=AX(t)+BU(t),A=[01−10]The state- transition matrix of the system is |
Answer» A linear system is described by the following state equation |
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Nyquist plots of two fucntions G1(s) and G2(s) are shown in figure.Nyquist plot of the product of G1(s) and G2(s) is |
Answer» Nyquist plots of two fucntions G1(s) and G2(s) are shown in figure. |
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The output of a standard second-order system for a unit step input is given as y(t)=1−2√3e−tcos(√3t−π6).The transfer function of the system is |
Answer» The output of a standard second-order system for a unit step input is given as y(t)=1−2√3e−tcos(√3t−π6).The transfer function of the system is |
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The open-loop transfer function of a unity feedback configuration is given as G(s)=K(s+4)(s+8)(s2−9)The value of a gain K(>0) for which −1+j2 lies on the root locus is25.54 |
Answer» The open-loop transfer function of a unity feedback configuration is given as G(s)=K(s+4)(s+8)(s2−9)
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A casual system having the transfer function H(s)=1s+2 is excited with 10u(t). The time at which the output reaches 99% of its steady state value is |
Answer» A casual system having the transfer function H(s)=1s+2 is excited with 10u(t). The time at which the output reaches 99% of its steady state value is |
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For a second-order system with the closed-loop transfer function T(s)=9s2+4s+9. The settling time for 2 % band, in seconds, is |
Answer» For a second-order system with the closed-loop transfer function T(s)=9s2+4s+9. The settling time for 2 % band, in seconds, is |
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For the network shown in the figure below the frequency (in rad/s) at which the maximum phase lag occurs is ____.0.316 |
Answer» For the network shown in the figure below the frequency (in rad/s) at which the maximum phase lag occurs is ____. ![]()
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For the transfer function G(jω)=5+jω, the corresponding Nyquist plot for positive frequency has the form |
Answer» For the transfer function G(jω)=5+jω, the corresponding Nyquist plot for positive frequency has the form |
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Unit step response of second order system is shown in figure. Transfer function of the system is |
Answer» Unit step response of second order system is shown in figure. |
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