Q. Assertion (A): For an underdamped system with damping ratio ξ, the maximum overshoot is e-ξπ/(1-ξ²)^0.5

Reason (R): Peak time of a second order under damped system = π/ωd where ωd is frequency of damped oscillations.

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Q. I-PD controlled system has

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Q. Assertion (A): Laplace transform of impulse function is equal to area under the impulse.

Reason (R): An impulse function whose area is unity is called unit impulse function.

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Q. Optical encoders most commonly used in control systems are

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Q. A second order system exhibits 100% overshoot. The damping ratio is

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Q. The log magnitude curve for a constant gain K is a horizontal straight line at a magnitude 20 log K dB.

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Q. Transfer functions of even complicated components can be found by frequency response tests.

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Q. Assertion (A): Feedback control systems offer more accurate control than open loop systems.

Reason (R): The feedback path establishes a link for comparison of input and output and subsequent error correction.

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Q. Examine the following statements

1. Pneumatic systems are fire proof.
2. Pneumatic systems are explosion proof.
3. Hydraulic systems are explosion proof.
4. Hydraulic systems are fire proof.

Which of the above statements are correct?

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Q. The addition of a zero to the open loop transfer function

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Q. Assertion (A): For a given system only one of the static error constants is finite and significant.

Reason (R): If finite static error constant is large, the loop gain becomes smaller as ω approaches zero.

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Q. Which of the following represents constant magnitude locus for M = 1?

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Q. Assertion (A): A synchro control transformer has nearly constant impedance across its rotor terminals.

Reason (R): Rotor of a synchro control transformer is cylindrical so as to give uniform flux distribution.

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Q. Generally a servomotor operates at

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Q. If C is thermal capacitance, m is mass of liquid and c is specific heat, then

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Q. In a two phase servomotor, if R is rotor resistance, X is rotor reactance, L is rotor length D is rotor diameter then

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Q. Integral error compensation changes a second order system to

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Q. Assertion (A): If integral control action is included in the controller the offset can be eliminated.

Reason (R): Integral control action may lead to oscillatory response.

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Q. An ac tachometer has a drag cup construction so that

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Q. If G(s)H(S) = K(s+6)/(s+3)(s+5) the breakaway and break in points in the root locus are located at

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