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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

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Correct Answer :

Option A

K >5

Solution :

To find the range of K for which the system is stable, we need to analyze the characteristic equation of the closed-loop system.

Given the open-loop transfer function of a unity gain negative feedback system:
G s = K s 2 + 4 s - 5

For a unity feedback system, the feedback path gain is:
H s = 1

The characteristic equation of a closed-loop system is given by:
1 + G s H s = 0

Substituting the given values into the characteristic equation:
1 + K s 2 + 4 s - 5 = 0

Multiplying the entire equation by the denominator s2+4s-5 to simplify:
s 2 + 4 s - 5 + K = 0

Grouping the terms, we get:
s 2 + 4 s + K - 5 = 0

According to the Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion, for a second-order characteristic equation of the form as2+bs+c=0 to be stable, all the coefficients must exist and have the same sign (positive). Thus, we require:
1. The coefficient of s2 is 1>0 (satisfied).
2. The coefficient of s is 4>0 (satisfied).
3. The constant term must also be positive:
K - 5 > 0

Solving the inequality for K:
K > 5

Therefore, the range of K for which the system is stable is K>5.

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