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A linear, time - invarient, casual continuous time system has a rational transfer function with simple poles at s=−2 and s=−4, and one simple zero at s=−1.A unit step u(t) is applied at the input of the system. At steady state, the output has constant value of 1. The impulse response of this system is |
Answer» A linear, time - invarient, casual continuous time system has a rational transfer function with simple poles at s=−2 and s=−4, and one simple zero at s=−1.A unit step u(t) is applied at the input of the system. At steady state, the output has constant value of 1. The impulse response of this system is |
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102. |
A signal flow graph of a system is given belowThe set of equations that correspond to this signal flow graph is |
Answer» A signal flow graph of a system is given below |
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103. |
A unity negative feedback system has the open-loop transfer function G(s)=Ks(s+1)(s+3)The value of the gain K(>0) at which the root locus crosses the imaginary axis is12 |
Answer» A unity negative feedback system has the open-loop transfer function G(s)=Ks(s+1)(s+3)
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104. |
The transfer function of a Zero-Order-Hold system with sampling interval T is |
Answer» The transfer function of a Zero-Order-Hold system with sampling interval T is |
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105. |
For the following feedback system G(s)=1(s+1)(s+2). The 2%-setting time of the step response is required to be less than 2 seconds.Which one of the following compensatorsC(s) acheives this? |
Answer» For the following feedback system G(s)=1(s+1)(s+2). The 2%-setting time of the step response is required to be less than 2 seconds. |
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An unity feedback system is given as,G(s)=K(1−s)s(s+3)Indicate the correct root locus diagram |
Answer» An unity feedback system is given as, |
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Group I gives two possible choices for the impedance Z in the diagram. The circuit elemets in Z satisfy the condition R2C2>R1C1. The tranfser function V0Vi represents a kind of controller. Match the impedances in Group I with the types of controllers in Group II.Group -IGroup-II1.PID controller2. Lead compensator3. Lag compensator |
Answer» Group I gives two possible choices for the impedance Z in the diagram. The circuit elemets in Z satisfy the condition R2C2>R1C1. The tranfser function V0Vi represents a kind of controller. Match the impedances in Group I with the types of controllers in Group II. |
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108. |
The open loop transfer function of a unity gain feedback system is given by:G(s)=k(s+3)(s+1)(s+2)The range of positive values of k for which the closed loop system will remain stable is |
Answer» The open loop transfer function of a unity gain feedback system is given by: |
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109. |
The asymptotic magnitude Bode plot of an open loop system G(s) with K > 0 and all poles and zeros on the left hand side of the s-plane is shown in the figure. It is completetly sysmmetric about ωc. The minimum absolute angle contribution by G(s) is given by |
Answer» The asymptotic magnitude Bode plot of an open loop system G(s) with K > 0 and all poles and zeros on the left hand side of the s-plane is shown in the figure. It is completetly sysmmetric about ωc. The minimum absolute angle contribution by G(s) is given by |
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110. |
The transfer function of a compensator is given as Gc(s)=s+1s+2The phase of the above lead compensator is maximum at |
Answer» The transfer function of a compensator is given as Gc(s)=s+1s+2 |
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A unity feedback control system has an open-loop transfer function G(s)=Ks(s2+7s+12). The gain K for which s=−1+j1 will lie on the root locus of the system is |
Answer» A unity feedback control system has an open-loop transfer function G(s)=Ks(s2+7s+12). The gain K for which s=−1+j1 will lie on the root locus of the system is |
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The number of times the Nyquist plot ofG(s)=s−1s+1will encircle the origin clockwise is1 |
Answer» The number of times the Nyquist plot of
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113. |
A second -order system has the transfer function C(s)R(s)=4s2+4s+4. With r(t) as the unit-step function, the response c(t) of the system is represented by |
Answer» A second -order system has the transfer function C(s)R(s)=4s2+4s+4. With r(t) as the unit-step function, the response c(t) of the system is represented by |
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For the signal-flow graph shown in the figure, which one of the following expressions is equal to the transfer functionY(s)X2(s)|x1(s)=0? |
Answer» For the signal-flow graph shown in the figure, which one of the following expressions is equal to the transfer function |
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The gain margin and the phase margin of a feedback system with G(s)H(s)=s(s+100)3 are |
Answer» The gain margin and the phase margin of a feedback system with G(s)H(s)=s(s+100)3 are |
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For the signal flow graph show in figure, the transfer function is C(s)/R(s)= |
Answer» For the signal flow graph show in figure, the transfer function is C(s)/R(s)= |
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Group I lists a set of your transfer functionsGroup II gives a list of possible step responses y(t). Match the step responses with the corresponding transfer functions.Group I P=25s2+25 ; Q=36s2+20s+36 R=36s2+12s+36 ; S=36s2+7s+49Group II |
Answer» Group I lists a set of your transfer functions |
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118. |
Which of the following figure(s) represent valid root loci in the s-plane for positive K? Assume that the system has transfer function with real coefficient. |
Answer» Which of the following figure(s) represent valid root loci in the s-plane for positive K? Assume that the system has transfer function with real coefficient. |
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119. |
GivenA=[1001],the state transition matrix eAt is given by |
Answer» Given |
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120. |
The transfer function of the open loop system G(s) which is represented by the singal flow graph shown in the figure below is |
Answer» The transfer function of the open loop system G(s) which is represented by the singal flow graph shown in the figure below is |
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121. |
Consider the system shown in the figure below:The transfer function CR of this system is |
Answer» Consider the system shown in the figure below: |
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122. |
Consider the signal flow graph shown in the figure.The gain x5/x1 is |
Answer» Consider the signal flow graph shown in the figure. |
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123. |
The state space equation of a system is described by ˙x=Ax+Bu, y=Cx where x is state vector, u is input, y is output and A=[010−2], B=[01],C=[1 0]The transfer function G(s) if this system will be |
Answer» The state space equation of a system is described by ˙x=Ax+Bu, y=Cx where x is state vector, u is input, y is output and A=[010−2], B=[01],C=[1 0] |
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124. |
Which one of the following polar diagrams corresponds to a lag network? |
Answer» Which one of the following polar diagrams corresponds to a lag network? |
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125. |
A lead compenstor used for a closed loop controller has the following transfer function K(1+sa)(1+sb)For such a lead compensator |
Answer» A lead compenstor used for a closed loop controller has the following transfer function |
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The OLTF of a feedback control system is G(s)H(s)=−12s(1−20s), the Nyquist plot of the system is |
Answer» The OLTF of a feedback control system is G(s)H(s)=−12s(1−20s), the Nyquist plot of the system is |
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Consider a stable system with transfer functionG(s)=sp+b1sp−1+...+bpsq+a1sq−1+...+aqwhere b1,.....,bp and a1,....aq are real valued constant. the slope of the Bode log magnitude curve of G(s) converges to −60 dB/decade as ω→∞. A possible pair of values for p and q is |
Answer» Consider a stable system with transfer function |
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128. |
Which of the options is an equivalent representation of the signal flow graph shown here? |
Answer» Which of the options is an equivalent representation of the signal flow graph shown here? |
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129. |
A double integrator plant, G(s)=Ks2,H(s)=1 is to be compensated to acheive the damping ratio ζ=0.5 and an undamped natural frequency, ωn=5 rad/sec. Which one of the following compensator Gc(s) will be suitable? |
Answer» A double integrator plant, G(s)=Ks2,H(s)=1 is to be compensated to acheive the damping ratio ζ=0.5 and an undamped natural frequency, ωn=5 rad/sec. Which one of the following compensator Gc(s) will be suitable? |
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The transfer function of a position servo system is given as G(s)=1s(s+1).A first order compensator is designed in a unity feedback configuration so that poles of the compensated system are placed at −1±j1 and -4. The transfer function of the compensated system is |
Answer» The transfer function of a position servo system is given as |
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131. |
Valid state transition matrix ϕ(t) is, |
Answer» Valid state transition matrix ϕ(t) is, |
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132. |
As shown in the figure, a negative feddback system has an amplifier of gain 100 with ±10% tolerance in the forward path, and an attenuator of value 9/100 in the feedback path. The overall system gain is approximately: |
Answer» As shown in the figure, a negative feddback system has an amplifier of gain 100 with ±10% tolerance in the forward path, and an attenuator of value 9/100 in the feedback path. The overall system gain is approximately: |
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The state variable description of an LTI system given by⎡⎢⎣˙x1˙x2˙x3⎤⎥⎦=⎡⎢⎣0a1000a2a300⎤⎥⎦⎡⎢⎣x1x2x3⎤⎥⎦+⎡⎢⎣001⎤⎥⎦uy=[100]Where y is the ouput and u is the input. The system controllable for |
Answer» The state variable description of an LTI system given by |
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The magnitude Bode plot of a network is shown in the figureThe maximum phase angle ϕm and the corresponding gain Gm respectively, are |
Answer» The magnitude Bode plot of a network is shown in the figure ![]() The maximum phase angle ϕm and the corresponding gain Gm respectively, are |
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The asymptotic Bode plot of the transfer functionK/[1+(s/a)] is given in figure. The error in phase angle and dB gain at a frequency of ω=0.5 are respectively. |
Answer» The asymptotic Bode plot of the transfer function |
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Given figure shows a closed loop unity feedback system. The controller block has transfer function denoted by Gc(s). The controller is cacaded to plant, which is denoted by Gp(s)The loop transfer function Gc(s) is |
Answer» Given figure shows a closed loop unity feedback system. The controller block has transfer function denoted by Gc(s). The controller is cacaded to plant, which is denoted by Gp(s) |
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A system has poles at 0.01 Hz,1 Hz and 80 Hz zeros at 5 Hz,100 Hz and 200 Hz. The approximate phase of the system response at20 Hz is |
Answer» A system has poles at 0.01 Hz,1 Hz and 80 Hz zeros at 5 Hz,100 Hz and 200 Hz. The approximate phase of the system response at20 Hz is |
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The following equation defines a separately excited dc motor in the form of a differential equation d2ωdt2+BJdωdt+K2LJω=KLJVaThe above equation may be organized in the statespace form as follows⎡⎢⎢⎢⎣d2ωdt2dωdt⎤⎥⎥⎥⎦=P⎡⎣dωdtω⎤⎦+QVaWhere the P matrix is given by |
Answer» The following equation defines a separately excited dc motor in the form of a differential equation |
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If the roots of a second order characteristic equation are given s1,2=−3±j2, then the values of damping ratio ξ and the damped natural frequency ωd are respectively |
Answer» If the roots of a second order characteristic equation are given s1,2=−3±j2, then the values of damping ratio ξ and the damped natural frequency ωd are respectively |
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Consider a unity feedback system, as in the figure shown, with an integral compensator Ks and open-loop transfer functionG(s)=1s2+3s+2where K>0 . The positive value of K for which there are exactly two poles of the unity feedback system on the jω is equal to (rounded off to two decimal places)6 |
Answer» Consider a unity feedback system, as in the figure shown, with an integral compensator Ks and open-loop transfer function
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A unity feedback control system is characterized by the open-loop transfer functionG(s)=10K(s+2)s3+3s2+10.The Nyquist path and the corresponding Nyquist plot of G(s) are shown in the figures below.If 0<K<1, then the number of poles of the closed-loop transfer function that lie in the right -half of the s-plane is |
Answer» A unity feedback control system is characterized by the open-loop transfer function |
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In the system shown below, x(t)=(sint)u(t). In steady-state, the response y(t) will be |
Answer» In the system shown below, x(t)=(sint)u(t). In steady-state, the response y(t) will be |
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The unit impulse response of a unit feedback control system is given by: c(t)=−te−t+2e−t,(t≥0) the open loop transfer funciton is equal to |
Answer» The unit impulse response of a unit feedback control system is given by: c(t)=−te−t+2e−t,(t≥0) the open loop transfer funciton is equal to |
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A ramp input applied to an unity feedback system results in 5% steady state error. The type number and zero frequency gain of the system are respectively |
Answer» A ramp input applied to an unity feedback system results in 5% steady state error. The type number and zero frequency gain of the system are respectively |
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If the transfer function of a control system is given below: Y(s)U(s)=1s3+4s2+5s+3The matrix [A] and [B] in state variable representation of the system will be |
Answer» If the transfer function of a control system is given below: |
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The unit impulse response of a linear time invarient system is the unit step function u(t). For t>0, the response of the system to an excitation e−atu(t),a>0 will be |
Answer» The unit impulse response of a linear time invarient system is the unit step function u(t). For t>0, the response of the system to an excitation e−atu(t),a>0 will be |
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In the system shown in figure, the input x(t)=sint. In the steady-state, the response y(t) will be |
Answer» In the system shown in figure, the input x(t)=sint. In the steady-state, the response y(t) will be |
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The root locus of the systemG(s)H(s)=Ks(s+2)(s+3)has the break-away point located at |
Answer» The root locus of the system |
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Consider a linear system whose state space representation is ˙x(t)=Ax(t).If the initial state vector of the system is x(0)=[1−2],then the system response is x(t)=[e−2t−2e−2t]. If the initial state vector of the system changes to x(0)=[1−1], then the system response becomes x(t)=[e−t−e−t].The eigen-value and eigen-vector pairs (λi,vi) for the system are |
Answer» Consider a linear system whose state space representation is ˙x(t)=Ax(t).If the initial state vector of the system is x(0)=[1−2],then the system response is x(t)=[e−2t−2e−2t]. If the initial state vector of the system changes to x(0)=[1−1], then the system response becomes x(t)=[e−t−e−t]. |
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A second-order real system has the following properties:(a) The damping ratio ξ=0.5 and undamped natural frequency ωn=10rad/s.(b) The steady state value of the output to a unit step input is 1.02.The transfer function of the system is |
Answer» A second-order real system has the following properties: |
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