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Q122ModerateState-Space Analysis

Consider the following statements regarding State Variable Analysis:
1. State variables define system dynamics completely.
2. State-space model can represent MIMO systems.
3. Transfer function can always be uniquely obtained from state model.
4. State model includes initial conditions.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Answer & step-by-step solution
Correct answer: D. 1, 2 and 4 only
Quick explanation

A state-space model represents internal dynamics using a minimal set of state variables. It naturally handles MIMO systems and incorporates initial conditions. Key relation: ẋ=Ax+Bu; y=Cx+Du.

Exam focus: Eigenvalues of A are the state-model characteristic roots. Common trap: Output is not generally independent of state variables.

ẋ=Ax+Bu; y=Cx+Du.

Statement-wise Verification

  • Statement 1 - Correct.
    State variables define system dynamics completely.
    A state-space model represents internal dynamics using a minimal set of state variables.
  • Statement 2 - Correct.
    State-space model can represent MIMO systems.
    A state-space model represents internal dynamics using a minimal set of state variables.
  • Statement 3 - Incorrect.
    Transfer function can always be uniquely obtained from state model.
    A transfer function is an input-output description; different state realizations can represent the same transfer function, and internal-state information is not unique from the transfer function
  • Statement 4 - Correct.
    State model includes initial conditions.
    Eigenvalues of A are the state-model characteristic roots.

Core Concept

A state-space model represents internal dynamics using a minimal set of state variables. It naturally handles MIMO systems and incorporates initial conditions. Stability of a continuous-time LTI model is tied to eigenvalues of A: strictly negative real parts imply asymptotic stability. Output generally depends on both state and direct input through y=Cx+Du.

Formula / Key Relationship

ẋ=Ax+Bu; y=Cx+Du.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 3. Option B is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 3 and omits correct statement(s) 2, 4. Option C is incorrect because it includes incorrect statement(s) 3 and omits correct statement(s) 1, 4.

Exam Shortcut / Approach

Eigenvalues of A are the state-model characteristic roots.

Common Mistake

Output is not generally independent of state variables.

Quick Revision

State Model MIMO and Initial Conditions is linked with State Variables, State-Space Analysis and Control Systems. Eigenvalues of A are the state-model characteristic roots.

Exam tipEigenvalues of A are the state-model characteristic roots.
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