Stability of Nonlinear System

Stability of Nonlinear System 1. Stability of a system implies that : a) Small changes in the system input does not result in large change in system output b) Small…

Common Physical Nonlinearities

Common Physical Nonlinearities 1. The term backlash is associated with: a) Servomotors b) Induction relays c) Gear trains d) Tacho generator. Answer: c Explanation: The term backlash is associated with…

Parameter Optimization

Parameter Optimization 1. A conditionally stable system exhibits poor stability at : a) Low frequencies b) Reduced values of open loop gain c) Increased values of open loop gain d)…

Output Regulator & the Tracking Problem

Output Regulator & the Tracking Problem 1. For output regulator problem in performance index the parameter which is set to zero: a) Input vector b) Output vector c) Control vector…

The Infinite Time Regulator Problem

The Infinite Time Regulator Problem 1. In infinite time regulator for the final time is: a) t1 b) t0 c) Infinite d) Zero Answer: c Explanation: In infinite time regulator…

The State Regulator Problem

The State Regulator Problem 1. The optimization method based on dynamic programming views : a) Control problem as the multistage decision problem b) Control input as a time sequence of…

Optimal Control Problems – Part 2

Optimal Control Problems - Part 2 1. The main step for solving the optimal control problem: a) Transfer function of system which is optimal with respect to the given performance…

Optimal Control Problems – Part 1

Optimal Control Problems 1. The output of the system is considered near : a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 0 Answer: d Explanation: Our main objective in the optimal…

Parameter Optimization : Servomechanims

Parameter Optimization : Servomechanims 1. Any externally introduced signal affecting the controlled output is called a a) Feedback b) Stimulus c) Signal d) Gain control Answer: b Explanation: Externally introduced…

Direct Method & Constructing of Liapunov for the Linear & Non-Linear System

Direct Method & Constructing of Liapunov for the Linear & Non-Linear System 1. If the Liapunov’s function cannot be found then the system is: a) Stable b) Unstable c) Conditionally…