Tutorial Chapter 2
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a. Consider the function of F ( s) , where F (s) is the Laplace transform of f (t ) . Determine
s( s s 2)
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whether f (t ) is converged or not.
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b. A system dynamics of a linear time invariant continuous system is given by A , determine its
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characteristic equation and comment on the stability issue.
c. Determine Laplace Transform of f (t ) r (t )e at
d. The state-variable description of a linear autonomous system X AX , where X is a two-dimensional state
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vector and A is a matrix given by A . Determine the poles of the system.
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e. Determine the damping ratio of a system where its characteristic equation is given as s 2 2s 8 0 .
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f. For each of the following equations, determine the transfer function X (s) Y (s) and compute the characteristic
roots:
a. 5x 7 x f (t )
b. 3x 30 x 63x 5 f (t )
c. x 10 x 21x 4 f (t )
d. x 14 x 49 x 7 f (t )
e. x 14 x 58x 6 f (t ) 4 f (t )
f. 5x 7 x 4 f (t ) 15 f (t )
g. Obtain the transfer functions X (s) F (s) and Y ( s) F (s) for the following model:
a. 3x y y f (t ) 3 y 15x
b. x 2 x 5 y y f (t ) 6 y 4 x
c. For the system shown in Figure Q(a1-a3), determine the closed-loop transfer function C(s)/R(s).
CO 3 (15 Marks)
G3
R + C
+ + + G2 + G4
G1
- - - 3 3
H2
H3
Figure Q(a1)
H3
R
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+ C
G1 + G2 G3
+
- -
H1
H2
Figure Q(a2)
H2
- 3
R + + + G2 G3
C
G1
- -
H1
H3
Figure Q(a3)