Time Response Analysis: Master Control Systems Dynamics

Question 1

Which of the following does NOT describe a transient response?

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Can be analyzed using algebraic equations.

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Initial system behavior after disturbance.

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Temporary, unstable system behavior.

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Settles to a steady state eventually.

Question 2

Which mathematical tool is widely used for analyzing both transient and steady-state responses?

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Laplace transform

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Fourier transform

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Convolution theorem

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Transfer function representation

Question 3

Which of the following plots provides information about system stability?

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All of the above plots

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Bode plot only

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Nyquist plot only

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Root locus plot only

Question 4

Which stability definition states that output remains bounded for all bounded inputs?

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BIBO stability

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Input-output stability

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Lyapunov stability

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Asymptotic stability

Question 5

Which is NOT a limitation of root locus plots?

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Can only be used for stable systems.

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Difficult to construct for higher-order systems.

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Cannot provide information about frequency response.

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Requires knowledge of system parameters.

Question 6

A control system with a high gain margin typically exhibits:

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High stability

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Low stability

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Low overshoot

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Fast response

Question 7

In control systems, settling time refers to:

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The time it takes for the system output to reach and remain within a specified range of its final value

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The time it takes for the system output to reach its highest point

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The time required for the system output to reach half of its final value

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The period after the system becomes unstable

Question 8

Which characteristic does NOT describe a transient response?

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Gradually settles to a steady-state value

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Short duration

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Represents the system's immediate reaction to an input

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Can exhibit different damping behaviors like underdamped, overdamped, or critically damped

Question 9

A control system with a negative damping ratio is:

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Unstable and oscillatory

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Stable and overdamped

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Stable and underdamped

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Stable and critically damped

Question 10

The primary purpose of a root locus plot is to:

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Analyze the stability of a system over varying parameter values

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Determine the frequency response of a system

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Plot the transient response of a system

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Design a controller for a specific system

Question 11

In a Bode plot, the value represented by the phase angle at a specific frequency is the system's:

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Time delay

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Rise time

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Damping ratio

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Stability margin

Question 12

The Nyquist criterion evaluates the stability of a closed-loop system based on:

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The number of encirclements of the critical point (-1, 0) on the complex plane

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The location of the poles in the s-plane

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The magnitude and phase of the open-loop transfer function

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The damping ratio of the system

Question 13

Which factor does NOT influence the settling time of a system?

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Input amplitude

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Damping ratio

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Natural frequency

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Time constant

Question 14

A system whose step response reaches its steady-state value in the shortest possible time is considered:

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Critically damped

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Underdamped

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Overdamped

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Unstable

Question 15

The Laplace transform of the derivative of a function f(t) with respect to time is:

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sF(s) - f(0-)

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sF(s)

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F(s)/s

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dF(s)/ds

Question 16

The time constant of a first-order system is defined as the time taken for the output to reach what percentage of its final value?

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63.2%

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36.8%

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95%

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100%

Question 17

Which of the following is a measure of the error between the desired and actual system output in steady-state?

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Sensitivity

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Overshoot

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Rise time

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Settling time

Question 18

How does the Nyquist plot aid in assessing the stability of a feedback control system?

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It graphically depicts the system's frequency response, allowing for the visualization of stability and the presence of right-half plane poles.

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It directly shows the location of the system's poles and zeros in the s-plane.

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It can be used to precisely determine the system's damping ratio and natural frequency.

Question 19

Which statement accurately describes the steady-state response of a control system?

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It is independent of the system's initial conditions.

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It is always constant.

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It is the same as the transient response.

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It is always less than or equal to the input.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a characteristic of a second-order underdamped system?

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Real poles

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Oscillatory response

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Exponential decay

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Complex conjugate poles

Question 21

Which of the following is the characteristic equation of a second-order system?

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s^2 + 2ζωns + ωn^2 = 0

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s^3 + 2ζωns^2 + ωn^3 = 0

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s^4 + 2ζωns^3 + ωn^4 = 0

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s^5 + 2ζωns^4 + ωn^5 = 0

Question 22

A system with a bandwidth of 10 Hz is considered to be:

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Fast

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Slow

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Well-damped

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Underdamped

Question 23

How does bandwidth relate to settling time in a control system?

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Bandwidth is inversely proportional to settling time.

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Bandwidth is directly proportional to settling time.

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Bandwidth and settling time are unrelated.

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Bandwidth is always greater than settling time.

Question 24

Which of the following is not a type of system response in control systems?

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Frequency response

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Transient response

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Steady-state response

Question 25

What is the primary purpose of a root locus plot in control systems analysis?

Accepted Answer

Determining the stability of a system

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Finding the frequency response of a system

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Analyzing the transient response of a system

Question 26

Which of the following is a characteristic of an overdamped system?

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Slow settling time with no overshoot

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Fast rise time

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Large bandwidth

Question 27

What does the gain margin of a control system represent?

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The amount of gain that can be added to the system before it becomes unstable

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The amount of gain that can be removed from the system before it becomes unstable

Question 28

Which of the following is not a factor that affects the transient response of a control system?

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Gain margin

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Damping ratio

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Natural frequency

Question 29

What is the main purpose of a Bode plot in control systems analysis?

Accepted Answer

Analyzing the frequency response of a system

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Designing a controller

Question 30

Which of the following is a fundamental characteristic of a stable control system?

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Bounded output for bounded input

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Positive roots of the characteristic equation

Question 31

In the step response of a second-order control system, what is the relationship between the damping ratio and the percent overshoot?

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A higher damping ratio leads to a reduced percent overshoot.

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A higher damping ratio leads to an increased percent overshoot.

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The percent overshoot is independent of the damping ratio.

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The percent overshoot is directly proportional to the damping ratio.

Question 32

What type of response is characterized by a constant output after a sudden change in input?

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Steady-State Response

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Oscillatory Response

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Exponential Response

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Transient Response

Question 33

In a stable control system, the root locus is located in the:

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Left half of the complex plane

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Right half of the complex plane

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Imaginary axis

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Positive real axis

Question 34

What is the primary objective of time response analysis in control systems engineering?

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To predict and evaluate the dynamic behavior of a system under various inputs

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To design control systems for optimal performance

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To troubleshoot control system malfunctions

Question 35

Which type of instability is characterized by a system oscillating with increasing amplitude?

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Positive Feedback Instability

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Negative Feedback Instability

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Modal Instability

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Input Instability

Question 36

In a first-order system, what is the time constant defined as?

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The time it takes for the output to reach 63.2% of its final value

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The time it takes for the output to reach 100% of its final value

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The time it takes for the output to reach 50% of its final value

Question 37

Which parameter influences the damping ratio of a system?

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Damping Coefficient

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Input Signal

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Inertia

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Stiffness

Question 38

How does the natural frequency of a system relate to its damping ratio?

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Natural frequency decreases as damping ratio increases

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Natural frequency increases as damping ratio increases

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Natural frequency is independent of damping ratio

Question 39

The output of a control system is determined by its time response. What is the time response of a control system?

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The system's output as a function of time

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The error signal as a function of time

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The system's input as a function of time

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The controller's output as a function of time

Question 40

Control systems exhibit different responses over time. Which of the following refers to the initial response before the system settles into a steady state?

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Transient response

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Steady-state response

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Impulse response

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Frequency response

Question 41

Root locus is a graphical technique widely used in control systems. What is the primary purpose of a root locus plot?

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To analyze system stability

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To calculate system gain

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To design controllers

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To determine system bandwidth

Question 42

Bode plots are another graphical technique commonly used in analyzing control systems. What is the main application of Bode plots?

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To analyze system frequency response

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To calculate system time response

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To determine system stability

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To design compensators

Question 43

Nyquist plots are graphical representations used in control systems. What is the primary use of a Nyquist plot?

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To check system stability

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To analyze system frequency response

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To design controllers

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To determine system time response

Question 44

Damping ratio is a critical parameter in control systems. What type of damping ratio indicates a stable system?

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Positive damping ratio

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Complex damping ratio

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Negative damping ratio

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Zero damping ratio

Question 45

Settling time is an important performance measure in control systems. How is settling time defined?

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The time it takes for the system's output to remain within a specified range of its final value

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The time it takes for the system to respond to an input

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The time it takes for the system's error to reach zero

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The time it takes for the system's output to reach its maximum value

Question 46

Overshoot is another performance metric in control systems. What is the definition of overshoot?

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The maximum percentage by which the system's output exceeds its final value

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The steady-state error of the system

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The damping ratio of the system

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The time it takes for the system's output to reach its final value

Question 47

Control systems can be classified into various types based on their characteristics. Which type of control system produces a constant output for a constant input?

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Type 0 system

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Type 2 system

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Type 1 system

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Type 3 system

Question 48

What are the two distinct components of a system's response to a step input?

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Transient response followed by a steady-state response

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Steady-state response only

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Transient response only

Question 49

In a closed-loop control system, the stability of the system is primarily determined by:

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The location of the system's poles in the complex plane

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The magnitude of the system's gain

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The frequency response of the system

Question 50

Which graphical technique visually analyzes system stability by plotting the roots of its characteristic equation?

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Root locus

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Bode plot

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Phase-plane plot

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Nyquist plot

Question 51

On a Bode plot, the magnitude of the transfer function is displayed as a function of:

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Frequency

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Gain

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Phase angle

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Time

Question 52

In a first-order system, how is the time constant related to the location of the pole?

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The time constant is the reciprocal of the pole's location.

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The time constant is determined by the frequency of the system.

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The time constant is determined by the gain of the system.

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The time constant is equal to the location of the pole.

Question 53

Which factors significantly influence the transient response of a system?

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Pole locations and damping ratio

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Gain of the system

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Input signal

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None of the above

Question 54

A system with a damping ratio of 1 exhibits what type of damping?

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Critically damped

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Underdamped

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Overdamped

Question 55

What is the definition of the natural frequency of a system?

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The frequency at which the system oscillates without any damping

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The frequency at which the system responds to an input signal

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The frequency at which the system is most stable