Control System Descriptive Type Questions

𝐾(𝑠2 +2𝑠+10)
1. Sketch the root locus for a control system with G(s)H(s) = 𝑠2 +6𝑠+10 . Also determine
the range of values of k for which the system is (a) overdamped (b) critically damped
and (c) underdamped.
2. The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is G(s) = k/s(1+Ts). Find
by what factor the gain k be reduced so that (a) maximum overshoot is reduced from
60% to 50%. (b) damping ratio is increased from 0.1 to 0.6.
3. A system is described by difference equation d2y/dt2 + 8dy/dt + 25y(t) = 50 x(t).
Evaluate the response and maximum output for a step of 2.5 units.
4. For a rotational system shown in figure, obtain electrical analogous networks based T-
I analogy.

5. Find the transfer function of field controlled and armature controlled dc servomotor
using block diagram reduction.
6. For the signal flow graph shown in figure, find transfer function for outputs C1 and C2

7. From the block diagram shown in fig, 3, determine C1/R1, C1/R2, C2/R1 and C2/R2.

8. Define compensation. Explain phase lead and phase lag compensation techniques in
detail. Also draw bode plots.
9. The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is G(s) =
𝑘𝑠2
. Sketch bode plot for this and determine value of k for gain cross over
(1+0.2𝑠)(1+0.02𝑠)
frequency to be 5 rad/sec.
10. The open loop transfer function of a system is given by
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G(s) = 𝑠(1+2𝑠)(1+𝑆)
Determine stability using Nyquist plots.
11. Sketch the root locus for the open loop transfer function and determine the stability.
 𝑘(𝑠+0.1)
G(s)H(s) = 𝑠(𝑠−0.2)(𝑠2 +𝑠+0.6)
12. For the system represented by block diagram shown in figure evaluate the closed loop
transfer function when input is at station II.

13. Obtain the transfer function using mason’s gain formula shown in figure.

14. Show that the system shown in figure, system is always overdamped independent of
the selection of R and C.

15. A second order system is given by C(s)/R(s) = 25/s2+6s+25. Find its rise time, peak
time and maximum overshoot. Also find the output expression of the system.
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16. Draw the bode plot for the transfer function G(s) = 𝑠(1+0.25𝑠)(1+0.1𝑠). Find gain crossover
frequency, phase cross over frequency, gain margin and phase margin.
17. Define control system. Explain its types in detail with the help of block diagram and
two examples of each type.
18. Sketch the root locus for the open loop transfer function and determine the stability.
G(s) = K(s+2)(s+3)/s(s+1)
19. Draw the electrical analogous networks based on (i) F-V analogy and (ii) F-I analogy.
Also write the differential equations based on network.

20. What are Bode Plots? Also explain the concepts of gain crossover frequency, phase
crossover frequency, gain margins and phase margins. How these values help in
studying relative stability.