1
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
If the characteristic equation of a closed-loop system is s2 + 2s + 2 =0, then the system is
A
overdamped
B
critically damped
C
underdamped
D
undamped
2
GATE ECE 2001
Subjective
+5
-0
Consider the feedback control system shown in figure. GATE ECE 2001 Control Systems - Stability Question 9 English
(a) Find the transfer function of the system and its characteristic equation.

(b) Use the Routh-Hurwitz criterion to determine the range of 'K' for which the system is stable.

3
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2
-0.6
The feedback control system in Figure is stable GATE ECE 2001 Control Systems - Stability Question 19 English
A
for all K $$\geq$$ 0
B
only if K $$\geq$$ 1
C
only if 0 $$\leq$$ K < 1
D
only if 0 $$\leq$$ K $$\leq$$ 1
4
GATE ECE 2001
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+1
-0.3
The root-locus diagram for a closed loop feedback system is shown in Figure. The system is overdamped. GATE ECE 2001 Control Systems - Root Locus Diagram Question 10 English
A
$$only\;if\;0\;\leq\;K\;\leq\;1$$
B
$$only\;if\;1\;<\;K\;<\;5$$
C
$$only\;if\;\;K\;>\;5$$
D
$$if\;0\;\leq\;K\;<\;1\;or\;K\;>\;5$$