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)
2

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. 3x  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
- 3
+ C
G1 + G2 G3
+
- -
H1

H2

Figure Q(a2)

H2
- 3
R + + + G2 G3
C
G1

- -
H1

H3

Figure Q(a3)