A unity feedback system with open-loop transfer function G (s) = 4/[s(...
Explanation: The value of the p can be calculated by comparing the equation with the standard characteristic equation.
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A unity feedback system with open-loop transfer function G (s) = 4/[s(...
Given:
The open-loop transfer function of the unity feedback system is G(s) = 4/[s(s+p)].
To find:
The value of the parameter p.
Solution:
In order to determine the value of p for a critically damped system, we need to analyze the poles of the transfer function.
Poles of the Transfer Function:
The poles of the transfer function are the values of s for which the denominator of the transfer function becomes zero. In this case, the denominator is (s(s+p)).
Setting the denominator equal to zero, we have:
s(s+p) = 0
This equation has two solutions:
s = 0
s = -p
Critical Damping:
A system is said to be critically damped if it returns to its steady-state position in the shortest possible time without oscillating. In other words, the system reaches its final state as quickly as possible without overshooting.
For a critically damped system, the poles of the transfer function must be real and equal.
In this case, we have two poles: s = 0 and s = -p. For the system to be critically damped, these poles must be real and equal.
Therefore, the value of p must be such that -p = 0. This implies that p = 0.
Answer:
The value of the parameter p is 0. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'.