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Statement (I): All the systems which exhibit overshoot in transient response will also exhibit resonance peak in frequency response.

Statement (II): A large resonance peak in frequency response corresponds to a large overshoot in transient response.

The correct answer is

Statement (I) is false but Statement (II) is true

This question asks us to evaluate the relationship between transient response characteristics (overshoot) and frequency response characteristics (resonance peak) for control systems.

Analyzing Statement (I): Overshoot and Resonance Peak Relationship

Statement (I) claims that all systems exhibiting overshoot in their transient response will also exhibit a resonance peak in their frequency response. Let's examine this for a standard second-order system, whose transfer function is given by:

$$ G(s) = \frac{\omega_n^2}{s^2 + 2\zeta\omega_n s + \omega_n^2} $$

where $\omega_n$ is the undamped natural frequency and $\zeta$ is the damping ratio.

  • Transient Response (Overshoot): A system exhibits overshoot in its transient response if it is underdamped, which means the damping ratio $\zeta$ is less than 1 ($0 \le \zeta < 1$). The percentage overshoot (PO) is calculated as:

    $$ PO = 100 \times e^{-\frac{\pi \zeta}{\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}}} $$

    A system has overshoot if $\zeta < 1$.
  • Frequency Response (Resonance Peak): The resonance peak magnitude ($M_p$) in the frequency response of a second-order system is defined as the maximum value of the magnitude response $|G(j\omega)|$. It occurs at the resonant frequency $\omega_r = \omega_n \sqrt{1-\zeta^2}$ (for $\zeta < 1/\sqrt{2}$). The magnitude of the resonance peak is given by:

    $$ M_p = \frac{1}{2\zeta\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}} $$

    A significant resonance peak (typically considered $M_p > 1$) exists only when the damping ratio $\zeta$ is less than $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$ (approximately 0.707). If $\zeta \ge \frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$, then $M_p \le 1$, indicating no amplification at the resonant frequency or no distinct peak above 0 dB.

From these definitions, we can see that a system can have overshoot (requiring $\zeta < 1$) but not necessarily have a resonance peak ($M_p > 1$, requiring $\zeta < 1/\sqrt{2}$). For example, if a system has a damping ratio $\zeta = 0.8$, it is less than 1, so it will exhibit overshoot. However, since $0.8 > 1/\sqrt{2}$, its resonance peak magnitude is $M_p = \frac{1}{2(0.8)\sqrt{1-(0.8)^2}} = \frac{1}{0.96} \approx 1.04$. This value is only slightly above 1 and might not be considered a significant resonance peak in many contexts, or if strictly defined as $M_p > 1$, it barely meets it. If we consider $\zeta$ values between $1/\sqrt{2}$ and $1$, these systems will show overshoot but no significant resonance peak. Since the statement claims "All" systems with overshoot have a resonance peak, and we found cases where this isn't true (e.g., systems with $1/\sqrt{2} < \zeta < 1$), Statement (I) is false.

Analyzing Statement (II): Resonance Peak and Overshoot Magnitude

Statement (II) suggests that a large resonance peak in the frequency response corresponds to a large overshoot in the transient response. Let's analyze the relationship using the formulas for the second-order system:

  • Resonance Peak Magnitude: $M_p = \frac{1}{2\zeta\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}}$
  • Percentage Overshoot: $PO = 100 \times e^{-\frac{\pi \zeta}{\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}}}$

As the resonance peak magnitude ($M_p$) increases, the value of the denominator $2\zeta\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}$ must decrease. This happens when the damping ratio ($\zeta$) becomes smaller (approaching 0). Consequently, as $\zeta$ decreases, the exponent in the PO formula, $-\frac{\pi \zeta}{\sqrt{1-\zeta^2}}$, becomes less negative (closer to 0). A less negative exponent results in a larger value for $e^{\text{exponent}}$, thus leading to a larger percentage overshoot (PO).

Therefore, a large resonance peak ($M_p$) indicates a low damping ratio ($\zeta$), which in turn causes a large overshoot (PO) in the transient response. Statement (II) is true.

Conclusion

Based on the analysis:

  • Statement (I) is false.
  • Statement (II) is true.

This corresponds to Option 4.

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Important Questions from Time Response Analysis

  1. Which of the following is correct for over-damped and under-damped system, respectively?

  2. What will be the time response expression for a standard first order system having unit step function \(\frac{1}{s}\) as the input

  3. A second order system has natural frequency 3rad/sec and unity damping ratio. Identify its transfer function.

  4. The steady state error of a control system can be minimized by:

  5. Usually the control system used should have

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