1. Transfer function is defined as ratio of Laplace transform of output to input under zero initial conditions.
2. It provides complete information about system internal states.
3. Poles of transfer function determine system stability.
4. Zeros influence transient and frequency response characteristics.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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A transfer function is the Laplace-domain ratio of output to input for a linear time-invariant system under zero initial conditions. Its poles and zeros determine important input-output stability, transient and frequency-response features, but the transfer function does not uniquely reveal the internal state realization. Key relation: G(s)=Y(s)/U(s) with zero initial conditions.
Exam focus: Poles are denominator roots; zeros are numerator roots. Common trap: Transfer functions do not contain complete unique internal-state information.
