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Question 4
a) i) Explain why is it important to conduct the frequency domain analysis on a linear control
system.
[1 mark]
ii) Give the definition of gain margin and phase margin.
[2 marks]

b) A unity feedback system represented by Figure Q4(b)b has an open loop transfer function as
200000𝐾(𝑠 + 4)
𝐺(𝑠) =
(𝑠 + 1)(𝑠 + 10)(𝑠 + 50)(𝑠 + 100)

R(s) + C(s)
G(s)
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Figure Q4(b)

i) By using the straight line approximation method, plot the bode plot of the open loop system
when K = 1.
[12 marks]

ii) Determine the stability of the system based on the information obtained from the bode plot.
[4 marks]

iii) Referring to the bode plot obtained in part b(i), determine the gain crossover and the phase
crossover frequencies.
[2 marks]
iv) Find the range of K for the system to be stable.
[3 marks]
v) The phase margin, ∅𝑚 , reflects how much the output will produce an overshoot when tested
with step input. Find the new K (using the bode plot obtained) if the system is allowed an
overshoot of 30%.

[Hints: Figure Q4(c) might be useful to assist you.]

[4 marks]
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