Question Details

The open loop transfer function of a unity gain negative feedback system is given by,

G(s)=K/s2+4s-5

The range of K for which the system is stable, is


Options

A

K >5

B

K<5

C

K<3

D

K>3

Correct Answer :

K >5

Solution :

The correct option is K > 5.

To determine the range of K for which the system is stable, we begin by finding the closed-loop transfer function of the system. The system is described as a unity-gain negative feedback system with the open-loop transfer function:

G ( s ) = K s2 + 4 s - 5

For a unity feedback system, the feedback path transfer function is H(s)=1. The characteristic equation of the closed-loop system is given by:

1 + G ( s ) H ( s ) = 0

Substituting G(s) and H(s)=1 into the equation, we get:

1 + K s2 + 4 s - 5 = 0

Multiplying the entire equation by the denominator s2+4s-5, we obtain the simplified characteristic equation:

s2 + 4 s - 5 + K = 0

Grouping the constant terms together yields:

s2 + 4 s + ( K - 5 ) = 0

For a second-order system represented by the characteristic equation s2+a1s+a0=0 to be stable, all the coefficients of the polynomial must be strictly positive (greater than zero). Thus, we establish the following conditions:

1. The coefficient of s is 4, which is positive (4>0). This condition is satisfied.
2. The constant term must also be positive:

K - 5 > 0

Solving this inequality for K, we find:

K > 5

Therefore, the closed-loop system is stable when the gain K is strictly greater than 5.

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