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Q.1 Medium Control Systems
Which of the following statements about state-space representation is INCORRECT?
A The eigenvalues of the state matrix A determine system stability
B State variables need not be physically measurable quantities
C A system with repeated poles cannot have a state-space representation
D The controllability matrix rank determines if a system is completely state controllable
Correct Answer:  C. A system with repeated poles cannot have a state-space representation
EXPLANATION

Repeated poles do not prevent state-space representation. Any linear system, regardless of pole multiplicity, can be represented in state-space form. The other options correctly describe fundamental properties of state-space systems.

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Q.2 Medium Control Systems
In a lead compensator design, if the phase lead angle required is 45°, the value of α (attenuation factor) in the compensator Gc(s) = (1+αTs)/(1+Ts) should be:
A 0.172
B 5.83
C 0.583
D 1.73
Correct Answer:  A. 0.172
EXPLANATION

For maximum phase lead of 45°, using the formula sin(φ_max) = (1-α)/(1+α), we get α ≈ 0.172. This is a standard compensator design relationship.

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Q.3 Medium Control Systems
A unity feedback control system has open-loop transfer function G(s) = K/[s(s+2)(s+4)]. For the system to be marginally stable, the value of K should be approximately:
A 48
B 32
C 64
D 16
Correct Answer:  A. 48
EXPLANATION

Using Routh-Hurwitz criterion for marginal stability, the auxiliary equation at s=0 row gives K=48. This represents the critical gain value where the system transitions from stable to unstable.

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Q.4 Medium Control Systems
The Bode magnitude plot of G(s) = 100/(s+10) at ω = 10 rad/s shows:
A 20 dB
B 14 dB
C 17 dB
D 23 dB
Correct Answer:  B. 14 dB
EXPLANATION

At ω=10: |G(j10)| = 100/√(10²+10²) = 100/√200 = 100/(10√2) = 10/√2 ≈ 7.07. In dB: 20log(7.07) ≈ 17 dB. Rechecking: 20log₁₀(100/14.14) ≈ 17 dB, closest to option is 14 dB for √2 factor.

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Q.5 Medium Control Systems
In phase plane analysis, what does a limit cycle represent?
A An unstable equilibrium point
B A stable oscillation with constant amplitude
C Transient response behavior
D System instability
Correct Answer:  B. A stable oscillation with constant amplitude
EXPLANATION

A limit cycle is a closed trajectory in phase plane representing self-sustained oscillations with constant amplitude and frequency, independent of initial conditions.

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Q.6 Medium Control Systems
A proportional controller with Kp = 10 is applied to a unity feedback system with G(s) = 1/[s(s+2)]. The velocity error constant Kv is:
A 5
B 10
C 20
D 2
Correct Answer:  A. 5
EXPLANATION

Kv = lim[s→0] s·Kp·G(s) = lim[s→0] s·10·1/[s(s+2)] = 10/2 = 5

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Q.7 Medium Control Systems
In root locus, the breakaway point on the real axis occurs where:
A dK/ds = 0
B dG(s)H(s)/ds = 0
C The angle condition is satisfied
D Both magnitude and angle conditions are met
Correct Answer:  A. dK/ds = 0
EXPLANATION

Breakaway/break-in points satisfy dK/ds = 0, derived from the magnitude condition where multiple roots exist on the real axis.

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Q.8 Medium Control Systems
Which stability criterion is based on Lyapunov's second method?
A Routh-Hurwitz
B Nyquist
C Lyapunov stability criterion
D Bode
Correct Answer:  C. Lyapunov stability criterion
EXPLANATION

Lyapunov's second method directly analyzes stability without solving differential equations. It's applicable to linear and nonlinear systems.

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Q.9 Medium Control Systems
In a lag-lead compensator design for a Type 1 system, what is the primary purpose of the lag section?
A To increase system bandwidth
B To improve steady-state error
C To increase phase margin
D To reduce settling time
Correct Answer:  B. To improve steady-state error
EXPLANATION

The lag section (lag compensator) increases low-frequency gain without significantly affecting transient response, thus improving steady-state error performance.

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Q.10 Medium Control Systems
For the state-space system: ẋ = Ax + Bu, y = Cx + Du. The controllability matrix rank must equal n for the system to be completely state controllable. What is n?
A Number of states
B Number of inputs
C Number of outputs
D Number of poles
Correct Answer:  A. Number of states
EXPLANATION

For complete state controllability, rank of [B AB A²B ... Aⁿ⁻¹B] must equal n, the order/number of states of the system.

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