A first order system and its response to a unit step input are shown i...
The given figure represents a first-order system and its response to a unit step input. We need to determine the values of the system parameters.
To analyze the system's response, we can observe the following key points from the figure:
1. Steady-state value (Final Value): The steady-state value of the system response is the value it approaches after a long time. In this case, the steady-state value is approximately 10.
2. Time constant (τ): The time constant of a first-order system is the time it takes for the system to reach approximately 63.2% of its steady-state value. In this case, it can be observed that the system reaches 63.2% of its steady-state value at approximately t = 5 seconds.
Based on these observations, we can determine the values of the system parameters as follows:
1. Steady-state value (Final Value):
- From the figure, it can be observed that the steady-state value is approximately 10.
- Therefore, the value of parameter k is 10.
2. Time constant (τ):
- From the figure, it can be observed that the system reaches 63.2% of its steady-state value at approximately t = 5 seconds.
- The time constant of a first-order system is equal to the time it takes to reach 63.2% of its steady-state value.
- Therefore, the value of parameter a is 5.
Hence, the correct answer is option 'C' - a = 5 and k = 10.
This means that the transfer function of the given first-order system can be represented as:
G(s) = k / (s + a)
= 10 / (s + 5)
This transfer function describes the mathematical relationship between the input and output of the system.
A first order system and its response to a unit step input are shown i...
time constant = 0.2 sec.
1/a = 0.2
a = 5
final value =

K/a = 2
K = 10.