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A linear time invariant (LTI) system has a transfer function $$G(s) = \frac{10(s + 1)}{s(s^2 + 2s + 5)}$$ The system is placed in unity negative feedback configuration. 

For a unit ramp reference, the steady state error is _______. 

(rounded off to two decimal places)

Steady State Error Analysis for Ramp Input

The problem asks for the steady-state error ($e_{ss}$) of a linear time-invariant (LTI) system with a given transfer function $G(s)$ in a unity negative feedback configuration when subjected to a unit ramp input.

Transfer Function and Feedback Configuration

The system's transfer function is given as:

$ G(s) = \frac{10(s + 1)}{s(s^2 + 2s + 5)} $

The system is configured in unity negative feedback. For a unit ramp input $r(t) = t$, the Laplace transform is $R(s) = \frac{1}{s^2}$.

Calculating Velocity Error Constant ($K_v$)

For a ramp input, the steady-state error is determined by the velocity error constant ($K_v$). The formula is:

$ e_{ss} = \frac{1}{K_v} $

The velocity error constant $K_v$ is calculated as:

$ K_v = \lim_{s \to 0} s G(s) $

Substitute the given transfer function $G(s)$:

$ K_v = \lim_{s \to 0} s \left( \frac{10(s + 1)}{s(s^2 + 2s + 5)} \right) $

Cancel out the '$s$' term:

$ K_v = \lim_{s \to 0} \frac{10(s + 1)}{s^2 + 2s + 5} $

Evaluate the limit by substituting $s = 0$:

$ K_v = \frac{10(0 + 1)}{0^2 + 2(0) + 5} = \frac{10(1)}{5} = \frac{10}{5} = 2 $

So, the velocity error constant $K_v = 2$.

Determining Steady State Error ($e_{ss}$)

Now, calculate the steady-state error using the formula $e_{ss} = \frac{1}{K_v}$:

$ e_{ss} = \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 $

The calculated steady-state error is $0.5$. This value lies within the provided range of 0.49 to 0.51.

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  2. With reference to the error analysis of the control systems, the term 'acceleration error constant' stands for:

  3. Which one of the following coefficient is associated with Unit Ramp function?

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