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Q211HardTime Response

What is the response of the feedback function with open loop transfer function G(s) = 4/s(s + 5) and input is input step?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: A. 1 − 1/3(4e^(−t) − e^(−4t))
Quick explanation

For unity feedback, first form T(s)=G(s)/(1+G(s)), then multiply by the step input 1/s and perform partial fractions. For G(s)=4/[s(s+5)], the closed-loop denominator is s²+5s+4=(s+1)(s+4), giving the response 1−(1/3)(4e⁻ᵗ−e⁻⁴ᵗ).

T(s)=4/[s²+5s+4] =4/[(s+1)(s+4)] C(s)=T(s)/s =4/[s(s+1)(s+4)] c(t)=1−(4/3)e⁻ᵗ+(1/3)e⁻⁴ᵗ =1−(1/3)(4e⁻ᵗ−e⁻⁴ᵗ)

Concept & Reasoning

The closed-loop transfer function is 4/[s(s+5)+4]=4/[(s+1)(s+4)]. For a unit step, C(s)=4/[s(s+1)(s+4)]. Partial-fraction expansion gives 1/s−(4/3)/(s+1)+(1/3)/(s+4). Taking the inverse Laplace transform produces the keyed result.

How to Solve It in the Exam

Unity feedback: close the loop before applying the input.

Important Exam Point

Check c(0⁺)=0 and c(∞)=1 as quick validation.

Quick Trick

Unity feedback: close the loop before applying the input.

Common Mistake

Using open-loop G(s) directly as the step-response transfer function.

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Exam tipCheck c(0⁺)=0 and c(∞)=1 as quick validation.
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