Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around using Derive 6 software to solve for the closed loop gain A/B of a control system using Laplace Transforms. Participants are exploring how to apply Derive 6 to this problem, which involves evaluating transfer functions and algebraic substitutions.
Discussion Character
- Homework-related
- Technical explanation
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- One participant expresses a desire to learn how to use Derive 6 for solving closed loop gain problems, indicating that future problems will be more complex.
- Another participant suggests that if the user understands how to find the closed loop transfer function, it can be solved through substitution, providing a general formula for H_cl.
- A later post acknowledges confusion and attempts to clarify the question, emphasizing the need to evaluate the closed loop gain of the loop C/R using the Laplace operator s.
- Another participant reiterates the importance of algebraic substitution and provides a formula for the closed loop transfer function, indicating that it involves substituting the appropriate expressions for F(s) and R(s).
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree on the method of using algebraic substitution to find the closed loop transfer function, but there is no consensus on the specific steps to be taken using Derive 6, and some confusion remains regarding the initial question.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the lack of access to the circuit attachment mentioned, which may contain critical information for solving the problem. There are also unresolved details regarding the specific steps in Derive 6 and the definitions of the transfer functions involved.
