Bode Plots: Multiple Choice Questions For Online Exam
Bode Plots: Multiple Choice Questions For Online Exam
4 Bode Plots
Q. 9 Assuming a system has 3 poles at the origin, what would be their phase contribution ? What
is the contribution of a pole at origin on the phase plot ?
(a) −180° (b) − 270° (c) 0° (d) − 90° Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Consider GH(s) =
Replacing s by j, we get
GH(j) =
For k = 1 arg GH(j) = = =
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= = = – 90
For k = 2 arg GH(j) = = – 180°
For k = 3 arg GH(j) = = – 270°
Q. 10 What would be the initial slope of the bode plot if the system has 2 poles at the origin ?
(a) – 20 dB/dec (b) 40 dB/dec (c) 20 dB/dec (d) – 40 dB/dec Ans. : (d)
Explanation :
Consider, GH(s) =
We replace s by j to move to the frequency domain
GH(j) = = (j)– k
Since the magnitude is plotted in decibels, we have
20 log | GH(j) | = 20 log | (j) |– k = – 20k log () dB
This magnitude is determined by k. As k is fixed, the magnitude is a function of
log (j).
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The quantity plotted on X-axis is log (j) and the Y-axis in this case is,
Y = – 20 k log ()
Y = – 20 k log () = – 20 k X
Here X = log ().
This corresponds to a line Y = mX where the slope is – 20k. This is a straight line passing
through the point = 1 rad/sec and Y = 0 dB.
This is because
at = 1 rad/sec
Y = – 20 k log () = – 20 log k log (1) = 0 dB
(1) If k = 1, the straight line passes through (0 dB, = 1),
at slope = – 20 dB/ dec
(2) If k = 2, the straight line passes through (0 dB, = 1)
at slope = – 40 dB/dec and so on.
Fig. Q. 10
Q. 11 What would be the initial slope of the bode plot if the system has zero at the origin ?
(a) – 20 dB/dec (b) 40 dB/dec (c) 20 dB/dec (d) – 40 dB/dec Ans. : (c)
Explanation :
Consider GH (s) = s
Replacing s by j, we get GH (j) = (j)
Computing the magnitude in decibel gives us 20 log | GH (j) | = 20 log ()
This is a plot of slope of + 20 dB/dec.
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Fig. Q. 11
Q. 12 Assuming a system to have a simple pole at s = – p 1 , what would be the error approximation
on the magnitude plot at = p1 ?
(a) 3.01 dB (b) – 3.01 dB (c) – 6.12 dB (d) 6.12 dB Ans. : (b)
Explanation : Magnitude of a simple pole is represented as shown below. This formula is for
values of > p1
Y = – 20 log
At = p1, the above equation reduces to,
Y = – 20 log dB
Y = – 20 log dB = – 3.01 dB
GH(j) = – tan– 1
As becomes larger the phase angle value approaches – 90 since
– tan () = – 90°
Fig. Q. 17
Q. 18 For a second order pole, the error approximation in the magnitude plot needs to incorporated
at ______ .
(a) > n (b) < n
(c) = n (d) = d Ans. : (c)
Explanation : The magnitude is represented as
Magnitude = | GH(j) | =
As GH (j) is a second order pole, approximate bode magnitude plot is shown.
(1) 0 dB line for < n (2) – 40 line for > n
The error at n is
| GH (j) | =
Q. 19 For a second order pole, the error approximation in the magnitude is equal to ______ .
(a) log dB (b) – 20 log dB
(c) – 20 log dB (d) – 20 log dB Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Magnitude = | GH(j) | =
As GH (j) is a second order pole, approximate bode magnitude plot is shown.
(1) 0 dB line for < n (2) – 40 line for > n
Error in approximation :
In this case, we do not ignore the error at = n. The error at n is
| GH (j) | =
| GH(j) | =
In decibel we have – 20 log dB.
Q. 20 For a second order pole what is the phase angle if = 0.1, n = 2 and = 1 ?
(a) – 27.32 (b) – 7.59 (c) – 17.9 (d) – 12.59 Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Phase = – tan– 1
= – tan– 1
= – tan–1
Phase = – 7.59
Q. 21 For a second order pole what is the phase angle if = 0.1, n = 2 and = 3 ?
(a) 14.03 (b) – 14.03 (c) 165.96 (d) – 12.59 Ans. : (c)
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When the real part is negative (2nd Quadrant), simply taking the tan inverse does not give
us the correct answer. The correct phase is
Angle C = 180 – tan– 1
Angle C = 180– 14.034 = 165.96
Q. 22 For a second order pole, what would be the error approximation in dB if the damping factor is
0.1 ?
(a) + 1.93 (b) + 13.97 (c) + 4.43 (d) – 2.92 Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Error in approximation :
In this case, we do not ignore the error at = n. The error at n is
| GH (j) | =
| GH(j) | =
In decibel we have – 20 log dB. Since = 0.1, we get error as 13.97 dB.
Q. 23 Frequency at which the phase of the system becomes – 180 is called ______ .
(a) phase margin (b) phase lag frequency
(c) phase crossover frequency (d) phase lead frequencyAns. : (c)
Explanation : Phase crossover frequency pc is the frequency at which the phase is – 180.
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(c) gain crossover frequency (d) open loop gain Ans. : (c)
Explanation : Gain crossover frequency gc is the frequency at which the magnitude is 0 (20
log 1 = 0) dB.
Q. 25 The _________ of a system is that range of frequencies (of the input) over which the system
responds satisfactorily.
Explanation : Bandwidth of a system is defined as that range of frequencies over which the
magnitude ratio does not differ by more than – 3 dB from its value at the specified frequency.
Fig. Q. 26
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Q. 27 When the gain crossover frequency is equal to the phase crossover frequency, the system is
______.
(a) stable (b) marginally stable
(c) unstable (d) stability not related to these two termsAns. : (b)
Fig. Q. 27
Q. 29 For the given system, G (s) = , what would be the value of constant in dB ?
(a) 6.5 dB (b) 2 dB (c) 160 dB (d) 12 dB Ans. : (d)
Explanation : We convert the given transfer function in the standard time constant form
G (s) =
G (s) =
G (s) =
We convert this to the frequency domain by replacing s by j :
G (j) =
The given transfer function has a constant term = 4
Constant k = 4
20 log 4 = 12 dB
Q. 30 For the given system, G (s) = , what will be the initial slope of the line at = 0.1 rad/sec ?
(a) 0 dB /dec (b) – 20 dB/dec
(c) 20 dB /dec (d) – 40 dB/dec Ans. : (a)
Explanation :
Since there is no pole at the origin, the initial slope is 0 dB/dec.
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Q. 31 For the given bode plot, what are the corner frequencies ?
Fig. Q. 31
(a) c1 = 0.2 rad/sec and c2 = 2 rad/sec
(b) c1 = 2 rad/sec and c2 = 20 rad/sec
(c) c1 = 1.2 rad/sec and c2 = 10.2 rad/sec
(d) c1 = 1.2 rad/sec and c2 = 20 rad/sec Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Since there is a slope change at 2 rad/sec and 20 rad/sec the corner frequencies are c1 = 2
rad/sec and c2 = 20 rad/sec.
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Q. 32 What is the type of the system represented by the bode plot shown in Fig. Q. 32 ?
Fig. Q. 32
Explanation : Since the initial slope of the bode plot is 0, it implies that the system has no
pole at the origin. Hence it is a Type 0 system.
Q. 33 For the given system, what would be the phase of the system as → ?
G (s) H (s) =
(a) 270 (b) − 270 (c) −180 (d) − 90 Ans. : (b)
As → , (– tan– 1 ) → − 90 and → − 90
Hence
Q. 34 From the bode plot, identify what is the constant of the system ?
Fig. Q. 34
Explanation : The bode plot starts with a straight line of 20 dB. This is due to the constant
term k.
20 log k = 20 dB
k = 10
Q. 35 For the given system, , what is the slope of the magnitude plot at 250 rad/sec ?
Explanation : The resultant magnitude slopes are shown in the Table Q. 35.
Table Q. 35
Q. 36 For the given system, G(s)H(s) = , what is the value of the constant in dB ?
(a) 35.5 dB (b) 100 dB (c) 20 dB (d) 60 dB Ans. : (a)
Explanation : We bring equation in the standard form :
G (s) H (s) = =
Replacing s = j :
G (j) H (j) =
Hence the value of k = 60. In decibel, the value is 20 log 60 = 35.5 dB
Q. 37 For the given system, G(s)H(s) = , what is the slope of the magnitude plot between 3 rad/sec
and 5 rad/sec ?
(a) – 40 dB/dec (b) – 20 dB/dec (c) 20 dB/dec (d) – 60 dB/dec Ans. : (b)
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Explanation : The slopes of the magnitude plot are shown in the Table Q. 37.
Table Q. 37
Sr. No. Factors Resultant slope Start point () End point ()
1. k Straight line at 35.5 dB 0.1
2. – 20 dB/dec 0.1 1
3. – 20 + (– 20) = – 40 dB/dec 1 3
4. 1+ – 40 + 20 = – 20 dB/dec 3 5
5. – 20 + (– 20) = – 40 dB/dec 5
Q. 38 For the given system, G (s) H (s) = , what will be the magnitude in decibel at = 0.1
rad/sec ?
(a) 55.5 dB (b) 45 dB (c) 100 dB (d) 35.5 dB Ans. : (a)
Explanation : We bring equation in the standard form :
G (s) H (s) = =
Replacing s = j :
G (j) H (j) =
Hence the value of k = 60. In decibel, the value of the constant is
20 log 60 = 35.5 dB. Since the given system has a pole at origin, the initial magnitude at =
0.1 rad/sec is 20 dB. To this value we add the contribution of the constant = 20 log 60 = 35.5
dB. Hence the initial magnitude at = 0.1 rad/sec is 20 dB + 35.5 dB = 55.5 dB.
Q. 39 What is the value of the phase at = 10 rad/sec, for the unity feedback system given G (s)
=?
(a) – 120.6 (b) – 180 (c) – 150.26 (d) –179.99 Ans. : (c)
Explanation : We bring equation in standard form :
G(s)H(s) =
G(s)H(s) =
Convert to frequency domain by replacing s = j :
G (j) H (j) =
The phase equation is :
Resultant () = – 90 – tan– 1 – tan – 1 + tan– 1
Resultant (10) = – 90 – 78.69 – 45 + 63.43 = – 150.26
Q. 41 The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is shown below
G(s) = , what is the phase angle for → ?
(a) – 180 (b) 50.72 (c) 180 (d) 0 Ans. : (d)
Explanation : The phase angle equation is given by the formula
Resultant () = + 180 – tan– 1 0.2 – tan– 1 0.02
As → , (– tan– 1 0.2 ) = – 90 and (– tan– 1 0.02 ) = – 90
Hence Resultant () = + 180 – 90 – 90 = 0
Q. 44 How many zeros does the system have if its bode plot is as shown in Fig. Q. 44 ?
Fig. Q. 44
Q. 46 A system has 5 poles and 2 zeros in the system, what will be the slope at very high frequency
in the magnitude plot ?
(a) − 20 dB/dec (b) − 40 dB/dec (c) 60 dB/dec (d) − 60 dB/dec Ans. : (d)
Explanation : Each pole contributes a slope of − 20 dB/dec. With 5 poles the total slope due
to poles will be − 100 dB/dec. Each zero contributes a slope of
+ 20 dB/dec. Since there are 2 zeros, total slope due to zeros is 40 dB/dec. Hence the total
slope on the magnitude plot will be − 60 dB/dec.
Q. 47 If the phase angle at gain crossover frequency is − 125, what is the phase margin of the
system ?
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(a) 20 (b) 55 (c) 160 (d) 80 Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Phase margin = 180 + angle at gain crossover frequency
= 180 − 125 = 55
Q. 49 Bode plot of a stable system is shown in Fig. Q. 49 the transfer function of the system is
_____ .
(a) (b)
Fig. Q. 49
Explanation :
20 log k = 20 k = 10
Simple pole is present. Cross-over frequency = 10
T(s) = =
Q. 50 The 3-dB bandwidth of a typical second order system with the transfer function : = is given
by, ______ .
(a) c = n
(b) c = n
(c) c = n
(d) c = n Ans. : (c)
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Explanation :
=
= =
| M(u) | = , where u =
Bandwidth is calculated when |M(u) | =
or =
2 2 2 2
or, (1 – u ) + 4 u = 2
4 2 2
u + u (4 – 2) – 1 = 0
u2 =
u =
c = n
Q. 51 In the bode plot of a unity gain feedback control system, the value of phase of G(j) at the
gain crossover frequency is – 100. The phase margin of the system is _______ .
(a) – 125 (b) – 55 (c) 55 (d) 80 Ans. : (d)
Explanation :
PM = 180 + G (j)
PM = 180 – 100 = 80
Q. 52 Consider the bode magnitude plot shown in Fig. Q. 52. The transfer function H(s) is
_______ .
(a) (b)
(c) (d) Ans. : (c)
Fig. Q. 52
Explanation :
First corner frequency 1 = 1 rad/s
Slope change = 20 dB/dec.
Simple zero = (1 + s)
Second corner frequency 2 = 10 rad/s
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Slope change
(0 – 20) dB/dec = – 20 dB/dec
Simple pole =
Third corner frequency, 3 = 100 rad/s
Slope change = (– 20 – 0) dB/dec = – 20 dB/dec
Simple pole =
Transfer function = =
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Calculation of k
20 log k = – 20 or log k = – 1 or k = 10–1
Complete transfer function is
Q. 53 The asymptotic bode plot of a transfer function is as shown in the Fig. Q. 53. The transfer
function G(s) corresponding to this bode plot is ____ .
(a) (b)
(c) (d) Ans. : (d)
Fig. Q. 53
Explanation :
Initial slope – 20 dB/dec.
One pole at origin
First corner frequency, 1 = 1 rad/s
Change in slope = – 40 – (– 20) = – 20 dB/dec
Simple pole = (1 + s)
Second corner frequency 2 = 20 rad/s
Change in slope = – 60 – (– 40) = – 20 dB/dec
Simple pole =
Transfer function is
Calculation of k
20 log k = 40 or k = 100
Transfer function is
Q. 54 For the asymptotic bode magnitude plot shown in Fig. Q. 54, the system transfer function can
be ______ .
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Fig. Q. 54
(a) (b)
(c) (d) Ans. : (a)
Explanation :
No pole and zero at origin as initial slope is 0.
Slope is calculated as
m = = 20 dB/dec
At = 0.1 rad/s
Slope change = 20 dB/dec
Simple zero = = (1 + 10s)
At = 10 rad/s
Slope change = – 20 dB/dec.
Simple pole = = (1 + 0.1s)
Transfer function =
Magnitude = 0 dB
20 log k = 0 or k = 1
Transfer function =
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