AME 11 Q9

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Explain proportional bandwidth in control terms.

B) Proportional bandwidth is the measure of how quickly a system can respond to changes in the proportional gain setting. Reason: This describes response time rather than the range of input values for proportional action.

D) Proportional bandwidth is the extent of variation in the system output for a given change in proportional gain. Reason: This describes the effect of changing proportional gain on output variation, rather than the range of input values affecting proportional control.

C) Proportional bandwidth refers to the frequency range over which the proportional controller can maintain a constant output. Reason: This describes frequency response rather than the range of input values within which proportional control is effective.

A) Proportional bandwidth refers to the range of input values over which the proportional control action is effective in adjusting the output of a system. Reason: This describes how the range within which proportional control can operate effectively is defined, focusing on the input values that impact the output.

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Explain settling time in control terms.

C) Settling time is the total time it takes for the system to return to its original state after a disturbance has been removed. Reason: Settling time is related to stabilization around the new set point, not returning to the original state.

B) Settling time is the time required for the system's output to remain within a specified range around the set point after a disturbance, and it measures the time until the output stops oscillating significantly. Reason: This correctly describes settling time as the time it takes for the output to stay within a certain percentage of the set point and cease significant oscillations.

D) Settling time is the time it takes for the system to completely stop moving after a control action has been implemented. Reason: Settling time focuses on stabilization around the set point, not complete cessation of movement.

A) Settling time is the time it takes for a system's output to initially reach its desired value after a disturbance has been applied. Reason: Settling time is concerned with the time to stabilize around the desired value, not the initial reach.

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Explain dead zone in control terms.

D) Dead zone is the ability of a control system to maintain output stability despite fluctuations in the input. Reason: This describes system stability rather than dead zone, which is specifically about input-output response range.

A) Dead zone refers to a range within which changes in input do not produce any change in the output of a control system. Reason: This correctly describes dead zone as a region where the system is unresponsive to inputs within that range.

C) Dead zone is the amount of time it takes for the control system to start responding after a command is issued. Reason: This describes the delay or lag in response, not the concept of dead zone.

B) Dead zone is the time required for a system to stabilize after a disturbance. Reason: This describes settling time rather than dead zone, which is about the unresponsive range in the input-output relationship.

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Explain repeatability in control terms.

A) Repeatability refers to the ability of a control system to return to the exact same output every time a specific input is applied, assuming no changes in system conditions. Reason: This accurately describes repeatability as the system's ability to consistently produce the same output for the same input under unchanged conditions.

C) Repeatability measures the ability of a system to maintain a stable output despite variations in input signals. Reason: This describes system stability, not repeatability. Repeatability focuses on consistency of output for the same input.

D) Repeatability is the extent to which a control system can minimize oscillations in its output. Reason: This describes the concept of damping or stability, not repeatability.

B) Repeatability is the time it takes for a system to return to its original state after a disturbance has been removed. Reason: This describes settling time rather than repeatability, which is about consistency in output rather than recovery time.

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Explain hysteresis in control terms.

A) Hysteresis is the phenomenon where the output of a control system depends on its past input, causing a lag or delay in response. Reason: This describes hysteresis correctly, where the system’s output is influenced by the history of inputs, leading to different responses for increasing versus decreasing inputs.

D) Hysteresis is the speed at which a control system can respond to input changes. Reason: This describes response time rather than hysteresis, which involves differences in response based on input history.

B) Hysteresis is the ability of a control system to adapt its response based on changes in input conditions. Reason: This describes adaptability rather than hysteresis, which specifically deals with lag in response due to past inputs.

C) Hysteresis is the effect of system instability caused by rapid changes in input. Reason: This describes system instability or oscillations rather than the lag or memory effect described by hysteresis.

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