Consider p(s) = s³ + $${a_2}$$s² + $${a_1}$$s + $${a_0}$$ with all real coefficients. It is known that its derivative p'(s) has no real roots. The number of real roots of p(s) is

Match the inferences X, Y, and Z, about a system, to the corresponding properties of the elements of first column in Routh's Table of the system characteristic equation.

X: The system is stable …
Y: The system is unstable …
Z: The test breaks down …

P: … when all elements are positive
Q: … when any one element is zero
R: … when there is a change in sign of coefficients

A unity negative feedback system has the open-loop transfer function $$$G\left(s\right)\;=\;\frac K{s\left(s\;+\;1\right)\left(s\;+\;3\right)}$$$ The value of the gain K (>0) at which the root locus crosses the imaginary axis is _________.

The forward path transfer function of a unity negative feedback system is given by $$$G\left(s\right)\;=\;\frac k{\left(s\;+\;2\right)\left(s\;-\;1\right)}$$$ The value of K which will place both the poles of the closed-loop system at the same location, is ______.