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Bode Plots: Multiple Choice Questions For Online Exam

This document contains 18 multiple choice questions about Bode plots. It covers concepts such as: - Units used on Bode plots (decibels) - Why a log scale is used for frequency (to accommodate a large range) - Representations of poles and zeros on Bode plots (slopes and phase contributions) - Approximations that must be made at certain frequencies The questions test understanding of how elements like poles, zeros, and constants affect the shape and properties of Bode plots. Explanations are provided for each answer.
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Bode Plots: Multiple Choice Questions For Online Exam

This document contains 18 multiple choice questions about Bode plots. It covers concepts such as: - Units used on Bode plots (decibels) - Why a log scale is used for frequency (to accommodate a large range) - Representations of poles and zeros on Bode plots (slopes and phase contributions) - Approximations that must be made at certain frequencies The questions test understanding of how elements like poles, zeros, and constants affect the shape and properties of Bode plots. Explanations are provided for each answer.
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Chapter 9

4 Bode Plots

Multiple Choice Questions for Online Exam

Q. 1 A unit commonly used to for the magnitude is ______ .


(a) current (b) decibel
(c) frequency (d) voltage Ans. : (b)

Q. 2 A log scale is used for the frequency for ______ .


(a) no specific reason
(b) magnitude compression
(c) accommodating a large range of frequencies
(d) making the system stable Ans. : (c)
Explanation : A normal scale fails to give us a proper representation for large range of
frequencies. Instead of taking a normal scale, if we take the log of the input frequencies, we
would be able to accommodate many more frequencies.

Q. 3 An octave is a frequency band from f1 to f2, where ______ .


(a) = 2 (b) = 8 (c) = 10 (d) = 4 Ans. : (a)
Explanation : An octave is a frequency band from f1 to f2, where f2 / f1 = 2. Thus, the
frequency band from 1 to 2 Hz is l octave in width and the frequency band from 17.4 to 34.8
Hz is also 1 octave in width.

Q. 4 A decade is a frequency band from f1 to f2, where ______ .


(a) = 2 (b) = 8 (c) = 10 (d) =4 Ans. : (c)
Explanation : A decade is a frequency band from f 1 to f2 where f2 / f1 = 10. Hence the
frequency band from 1 to 10 Hz or from 2.5 to 25 Hz is 1 decade in width.

Q. 5 How is a constant k represented on the magnitude plot ?


(a) log dB (b) log k (c) k (d) 20 log k dB Ans. : (d)
Explanation : k is the constant number independent of frequency. For example + 5, – 3,
20.33... etc.
Consider
GH(s) = k
Control Systems (PU) M9-2 Bode Plots

Replace ‘s’ by ‘j’ to convert it to frequency domain


 GH(j) = k
For the magnitude in dB we use the standard formula 20 log10 |GH(j)|
 20 log GH(j) = 20 log | k | dB

Q. 6 What is the contribution of a constant k (k is positive) on the phase plot ?


(a) 180° (b) 45° (c) 0 (d) 90 Ans. : (c)
Explanation : Since k is a constant, it can be written as,
GH(j) = k + j0
For finding phase angle in degrees we use the equation
 = = tan– 1 = 0
i.e., for a positive value of k, the phase is zero.

Q. 7 How is a pole at origin represented on the magnitude plot ?


(a) (b) + 20 log () (c) log () (d) – 20 log () Ans. : (d)
Explanation :
Consider, GH(s) =
We replace s by j to move to the frequency domain
 GH(j) = = (j)– 1
Since the magnitude is plotted in decibels, we have
20 log | GH(j) | = 20 log | (j) |– 1 = – 20 log () dB

Q. 8 What is the contribution of a pole at origin on the phase plot ?


(a) 90° (b) 45° (c) 0° (d) − 90° Ans. : (d)
Explanation :
Consider G(s)H(s) =
Replacing s by j, we get
 GH(j) =
arg GH(j) =  =  =
arg GH(j) = = = – 90°

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) =  =  =
Control Systems (PU) M9-3 Bode Plots

= = = – 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).
Control Systems (PU) M9-4 Bode Plots

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.
Control Systems (PU) M9-5 Bode Plots

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

Q. 13 The phase contribution due to a simple pole at p1 is ______ .


(a) – tan– 1 (b) tan (c) tan (p1) (d) + tan– 1 Ans. : (a)
Explanation :
Consider, GH(j) = =
 GH(j) = =
  GH(j) = – tan– 1

Q. 14 What happens to the phase of a simple pole as  tends to infinity ?


(a) 0° (b) 90° (c)  (d) – 90° Ans. : (d)
Explanation :
Consider, GH(j) = =
 GH(j) = =
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  GH(j) = – tan– 1
As  becomes larger the phase angle value approaches – 90 since
– tan () = – 90°

Q. 15 What happens to the phase of a simple pole as  tends to infinity ?


(a) 0° (b) 90° (c)  (d) – 90° Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Consider, GH(j) = 1 + j
 GH(j) = tan– 1
As  becomes larger the phase angle value approaches 90 since tan () = – 90°

Q. 16 What is the contribution of a zero at origin on the phase plot ?


(a) 90° (b) 45° (c) 0° (d) − 90° Ans. : (a)
Explanation :
Consider G(s)H(s) = s
Replacing s by j, we get
 GH(j) = j,
arg GH(j) =  j,
=  0 + j = tan– 1
arg GH(j) = tan– 1 () = 90

Q. 17 For a first zero which of the following statement is false.


(a) For all   z1 we obtain a straight line of zero dB.
(b) For all  > z1, the slope of line is + 20 dB/dec.
(c) The curve changes slope at  = z1.
(d) For all  < z1, the slope of line is + 20 dB/dec. Ans. : (d)
Explanation : The first order zero is represented on the magnitude plot as shown in Fig. Q.
17.
Control Systems (PU) M9-7 Bode Plots

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)
Control Systems (PU) M9-8 Bode Plots

Explanation : For a second order pole


Phase = – tan– 1
Phase = – tan– 1
The real part now is negative. This can be shown
graphically. The point is in the second quadrant. Fig. Q. 21
 tan will give us angle B. But this is not the phase. The correct phase is angle C.
–1

 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.
Control Systems (PU) M9-9 Bode Plots

Q. 24 Frequency at which the magnitude of the system becomes 0 dB is called ______ .

(a) gain margin (b) gain

(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.

(a) gain margin (b) gain

(c) phase margin (d) bandwidth Ans. : (d)

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.

Q. 26 For a stable system, which of the following statement is true ?


(a) gc  pc (b) gc > pc
(c) gc = pc (d) None of the above Ans. : (d)
Explanation :

Fig. Q. 26
Control Systems (PU) M9-10 Bode Plots

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. 28 When gain margin is + , the system is ______ .


(a) stable (b) marginally stable
(c) unstable
(d) stability not related to these two terms Ans. : (a)

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.
Control Systems (PU) M9-11 Bode Plots

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.
Control Systems (PU) M9-12 Bode Plots

Q. 32 What is the type of the system represented by the bode plot shown in Fig. Q. 32 ?

Fig. Q. 32

(a) Type 0 (b) Type 1

(c) Type 2 (d) Type 3 Ans. : (a)

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)

Explanation : The phase equation for the given system is

Resultant () = – 90 + (– tan– 1 ) +

As  → , (– tan– 1 ) → − 90 and → − 90

Hence

Resultant () = – 90 – 90 – 90 = – 270


Control Systems (PU) M9-13 Bode Plots

Q. 34 From the bode plot, identify what is the constant of the system ?

Fig. Q. 34

(a) k = 100 (b) k = 20 (c) k = 10 (d) k = 12.7 Ans. : (c)

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 ?

(a) – 20 dB/dec (b) – 40 dB/dec

(c) 60 dB/dec (d) – 60 dB/dec Ans. : (d)


Control Systems (PU) M9-14 Bode Plots

Explanation : The resultant magnitude slopes are shown in the Table Q. 35.
Table Q. 35

Sr. Factor Magnitude curve Resultant slope Start End


No. point Point
1. Straight line of slope – 60 dB/dec 0.1 5
– 20 dB/dec passing through
 (1, 0 dB)
2 Line slopes are – 60 dB/dec + (+ 20 dB/dec) 5 40
1. 0 dB/dec for   5 = – 40 dB/dec
2. 20 dB/dec for  > 5
3. Line slopes are – 40 dB/dec + (+ 20 dB/dec) 40 100
1. 0 dB/dec for   40 = – 20 dB/dec
2. 20 dB/dec for  > 40
4. Line slopes are – 20 dB/dec + (– 20 dB/dec) 100 200
1. 0 dB/dec for   100 = – 40 dB/dec
2. – 20 dB/dec for  > 100
5. Line slopes are – 40 dB/dec + (– 20 dB/dec) 200 
1. 0 dB/dec for   200 = – 60 dB/dec
2. – 20 dB/dec for  > 200

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)
Control Systems (PU) M9-15 Bode Plots

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. 40 The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is shown :


G(s) = .What is the initial slope of the magnitude plot ?
(a) – 40 dB/dec (b) + 40 dB/dec
(c) + 20 dB/dec (d) Depends on the value of k Ans. : (b)
Explanation : Since there are two zeros at the origin, the initial slope of the magnitude plot is
+ 40 dB/dec.
Control Systems (PU) M9-16 Bode Plots

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. 42 What effect does transportation lag have on the magnitude plot ?


(a) No effect (b) 10 dB (c) – 20 dB/dec (d) + 20 dB/dec Ans. : (a)
– sT
Explanation : Transportation lag is given by the formula GH (s) = e
Magnitude of transportation lag is | GH (j) | = e– jT.
Now, e– jT = cos T – j sin T
 e– jT = = 1
 20 log | GH (j) | = 20 log 1 = 0
– sT
Hence e has no effect on the magnitude plot.
Control Systems (PU) M9-17 Bode Plots

Q. 43 What effect does transportation lag have on the phase ?


(a) T (b) – 57.3 T (c) – 90 (d) 90  Ans. : (b)
Explanation : Transportation lag is given by the formula GH (s) = e– sT
e– jT = cos T – j sin T
Phase = tan– 1 = – tan– 1 (tan T) = – T
 GH (j) = – T in radians = – 57.3T in degrees.

Q. 44 How many zeros does the system have if its bode plot is as shown in Fig. Q. 44 ?

Fig. Q. 44

(a) 0 (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3 Ans. : (c)


Explanation : Since the initial slope of the magnitude plot is 40 dB/dec, there are 2 zeros at
the origin.

Q. 45 The corner frequencies of G(s)H(s) = are _____ .


(a) 1 rad/sec and 2 rad/sec (b) 0 and 2
(c) 0, 1 and 0.5 (d) 0 and 1 Ans. : (a)
Explanation : The open loop transfer function can be written as
G(s)H(s) =
Hence the corner frequencies are at  = 1 rad/sec (because of zero) and
 = 2 rad/sec (because of pole).

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 ?
Control Systems (PU) M9-18 Bode Plots

(a) 20 (b) 55 (c) 160 (d) 80 Ans. : (b)
Explanation :
Phase margin = 180 + angle at gain crossover frequency
= 180 − 125 = 55

Q. 48 The open loop transfer function of a feedback control system is


G(s) H(s) = . The gain margin of the system is ______ .
(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 8 (d) 16 Ans. : (c)
Explanation :
Gain Margin =
Where p = phase cross-over frequency
G (j) H (j) =
| G (j) H (j) | =
 G (j) H (j) = – 3 tan– 1 
At phase cross-over frequency
 G (j) H (j) = – 180
or, – 3 tan– 1p = – 180
or, tan– 1p = 60
 p = rad/s.
 Gain-margin = (1 +2)3/2|

Q. 49 Bode plot of a stable system is shown in Fig. Q. 49 the transfer function of the system is
_____ .
(a) (b)

(c) (d) Ans. : (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)
Control Systems (PU) M9-19 Bode Plots

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
Control Systems (PU) M9-20 Bode Plots

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 = =
Control Systems (PU) M9-21 Bode Plots

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 ______ .
Control Systems (PU) M9-22 Bode Plots

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 =

Control Systems (PU) M9-23 Bode Plots

Note
Note

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