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6451.

Assertion (A): In liquid system the ratio of change in liquid level to change in flow rate is called resistance of liquid flow.Reason (R): In liquid level systems the ratio of change in liquid stored in a tank to the change in head is called capacitance of tank.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
6452.

If a zero is added to a second order underdamped system

A. the peak overshoot is increased
B. the peak overshoot is decreased
C. the peak overshoot remains unchanged
D. either (a) or (b)
Answer» B. the peak overshoot is decreased
6453.

In case of synchro error detector the electrical zero position of control transformer is obtained when angular displacement between rotors is

A. zero
B. 45
C. 90
D. 180
Answer» D. 180
6454.

The system in the given figure

A. will be unstable due to the presence of positive feedback in the inner loop
B. may be stabilized by the negative feedback outer loop
C. can never be stable
D. will always be stable
Answer» C. can never be stable
6455.

The units of thermal capacitance are

A. k cal/ C
B. C/k cal
C. C sec/k cal
D. none of the above
Answer» B. C/k cal
6456.

Assertion (A): In the given figure open loop transfer function = Reason (R): The ratio is called feed forward transfer function.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
6457.

When time constant T in any factor is varied, the shapes of log magnitude and phase angle curves remain the same.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6458.

Which of the following is not correct for two phase servomotor?

A. Rotor diameter is small
B. Applied voltages are seldom balanced
C. Rotor resistance is low
D. Torque speed curve is linear
Answer» D. Torque speed curve is linear
6459.

DC servomotors are, generally

A. permanent magnet dc motors
B. shunt field motors
C. separately excited dc motors
D. none of the above
Answer» B. shunt field motors
6460.

The action of bellows is similar to that of

A. mass
B. viscous friction
C. spring
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
6461.

Given figure shows the magnitude plot for a system. The steady state error for unit step input is

A. 1/101
B. 1/100
C. 1/41
D. 1/40
Answer» D. 1/40
6462.

In Bode diagram (log magnitude plot) of the factor 1/(1 + j T) in the transfer function the log magnitude for << 1/T can be approximated by

A. 0 dB
B. 20 log T dB
C. -20 log T dB
D. none of the above
Answer» B. 20 log T dB
6463.

The phase angle of is constant and equal to - 90 for all values of

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6464.

Assertion (A): The part of root locus on the real axis is not dependent on the poles and zeros which are not on the real axis.Reason (R): Poles and zeros which are not on the real axis occur in conjugate pairs

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6465.

For underdamped second order systems the rise time is the time required for the response to rise from

A. 0% to 100% of its final value
B. 10% to 90% of its final value
C. 5% to 95% of its final value
D. either (a) or (b)
Answer» B. 10% to 90% of its final value
6466.

The open loop frequency response of a unity feed back system is as underThe gain margin and phase margin respectively are

A. 20 dB and 15
B. 20 dB and 25
C. 6 dB and 15
D. 6 dB and 25
Answer» D. 6 dB and 25
6467.

Assertion (A): A large negative feedback is deliberately introduced in an amplifier to make its gain independent of variation in parameters of active device.Reason (R): A large negative value of feedback results in a high value of return difference compared to unity which makes the feedback gain inversely proportional to the feedback factor.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6468.

A motor is coupled to a load through gear ratio n. If T is the motor torque, Jm and JL are moment of inertia of rotor and load, then torque to inertia ratio referred to motor shaft is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/13-44-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/13-44-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/13-44-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/13-44-4.png">
Answer» D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/13-44-4.png">
6469.

Accurate amplitude measurements can be made more easily than accurate phase shift measurements.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6470.

A synchro transmitter receiver unit is a

A. two phase ac device
B. 3 phase ac device
C. dc device
D. 1 phase ac device
Answer» E.
6471.

In the given figure the input frequency f = 0.1 (1/2 p RC)

A. 0 dB
B. 3 dB
C. -3 dB
D. 20 dB
Answer» B. 3 dB
6472.

Assertion (A): Feedback control systems offer more accurate control than open loop systems.Reason (R): The feedback path establishes a link for comparison of input and output and subsequent error correction.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6473.

Examine the following statements Pneumatic systems are fire proof.Pneumatic systems are explosion proof.Hydraulic systems are explosion proof.Hydraulic systems are fire proof. Which of the above statements are correct?

A. 1 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 2, 3, 4
D. 2, 3, 4 only
Answer» C. 1 2, 3, 4
6474.

For the given figure the equation of motion is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/14-52-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/14-52-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/14-52-3.png">
D. none of the above
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/14-52-2.png">
6475.

The addition of a zero to the open loop transfer function

A. pulls the root locus to the left and makes the system more stable
B. pulls the root locus to the right and makes the system less stable
C. either (a) or (b)
D. neither (a) nor (b)
Answer» B. pulls the root locus to the right and makes the system less stable
6476.

Integral error compensation changes a second order system to

A. first order system
B. third order system
C. fourth order system
D. either (a) or (b) depending on the system
Answer» C. fourth order system
6477.

Assertion (A): If integral control action is included in the controller the offset can be eliminated.Reason (R): Integral control action may lead to oscillatory response.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
6478.

If the breakaway and break in points in the root locus are located at

A. -2 and -1
B. -2.47 and -3.77
C. -4.27 and -7.73
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
6479.

An ac tachometer has a drag cup construction so that

A. rotor inertia is low
B. rotor body is conducting
C. rotor is easy to fabricate
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
6480.

The constant M loci on G(s) plane are a family of circles.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
6481.

Assertion (A): For an underdamped system with damping ratio , the maximum overshoot is e- p/(1- 2)0.5Reason (R): Peak time of a second order under damped system = p/ d where d is frequency of damped oscillations.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
6482.

For the given figure, the transfer function of signal flow graph is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/20-163-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/20-163-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/20-163-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/20-163-4.png">
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/20-163-2.png">
6483.

I-PD controlled system has

A. I, P and D actions in forward path
B. I, P and D actions in feedback path
C. I action in forward path but P and D action in feedback path
D. I action in feedback path but P and D actioins in forward path
Answer» D. I action in feedback path but P and D actioins in forward path
6484.

Assertion (A): Laplace transform of impulse function is equal to area under the impulse.Reason (R): An impulse function whose area is unity is called unit impulse function.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
6485.

The ac motor used in servo applications is

A. single phase induction motor
B. two phase induction motor
C. 3 phase induction motor
D. synchronous motor
Answer» C. 3 phase induction motor
6486.

For the log magnitude Bode plot of the given figure, the transfer function is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/27-244-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/27-244-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/27-244-3.png">
D. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/27-244-4.png">
Answer» E.
6487.

The system in the given figure is

A. type 0 system
B. type 1 system
C. type 2 system
D. type 3 system
Answer» E.
6488.

For the equation where Q is heat energy, Ct is thermal capacitance and is temperature, the analogous electrical equation is

A. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/11-9-1.png">
B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/11-9-2.png">
C. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/11-9-3.png">
D. none of the above
Answer» B. <img src="/_files/images/electronics-and-communication-engineering/automatic-control-systems/11-9-2.png">
6489.

In a synchro transmitter, which coil acts as primary?

A. Rotor
B. Stator
C. Partly rotor and partly stator
D. Tertiary
Answer» B. Stator
6490.

Assertion (A): The transient performance of a control system is generally analysed by using unit step function as reference input.Reason (R): Impulse is the most common input found in practice.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6491.

Assertion (A): The function has a double pole at s = - 5.Reason (R): If the function [G(s)] (s + p)n for n = 1, 2, 3 ... has a finite non-zero value at s = - p, then s = - p is called a pole of order n.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6492.

The static equation of a system is The poles of this system are located at

A. -1, -9
B. -1, -20
C. -4, -5
D. -9, -20
Answer» D. -9, -20
6493.

The pole-zero configuration of the given figure can be for

A. lag compensator
B. lead compensator
C. lead-lag compensator
D. series compensator
Answer» B. lead compensator
6494.

Assertion (A): A synchro control transformer has nearly constant impedance across its rotor terminals.Reason (R): Rotor of a synchro control transformer is cylindrical so as to give uniform flux distribution.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6495.

The log magnitude plot of the given figure is for

A. type 0 system
B. type 1 system
C. type 2 system
D. either type 0 or type 1 system
Answer» B. type 1 system
6496.

The shape of torque-speed curve of a two phase servo- motor mostly depends on

A. ratio of rotor reactance to rotor resistance
B. ratio of stator reactance to rotor resistance
C. ratio of rotor reactance to rotor resistance and also the ratio of stator reactance to stator resistance
D. magnitude of stator voltages
Answer» B. ratio of stator reactance to rotor resistance
6497.

In a lag network the input frequency is 100 fc where fc is critical frequency. The voltage gain is

A. 0 dB
B. -20 dB
C. -40 dB
D. -60 dB
Answer» D. -60 dB
6498.

Assertion (A): Temperature control of the passenger compartment of car uses both feed forward and feedback controls.Reason (R): Feed forward control gives corrective action before the disturbance affects the output and feedback control applies corrective action after output changes.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
6499.

Assertion (A): Most of actual systems are non-linear.Reason (R): Non linearity may be due to saturation, dead zone, square law etc.

A. Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is correct but R is wrong
D. R is correct but A is wrong
Answer» C. A is correct but R is wrong
6500.

The correct sequence of events to improve system stability is

A. insert derivative action, use negative feedback, reduce gain
B. reduce gain, use negative feedback, insert derivative action
C. reduce gain, insert derivative feedback, use negative feed back
D. use negative feedback, reduce gain, insert derivative action
Answer» E.