Express the system in state space form

AI Thread Summary
The discussion focuses on expressing a system in state-space form using transfer functions and state variables A, B, C, D. The user successfully derived equations for the states x1, x2, x3, and x4, but encountered a discrepancy in the last equation involving x4. The mark scheme indicates that x1 should be included in the equation for x4 instead of x3, which the user questions based on the block diagram. A suggestion is made to clarify the notation by using parentheses around the denominators for better readability. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately interpreting the block diagram in state-space representation.
MattH150197
Messages
60
Reaction score
3

Homework Statement


The question asks me to express the system shown in the image in state-space form, firstly by using the transfer function which was fine but the second part asks to express in state-space form by using the components A,B,C,D as the states x1,x2,x3,x4

Homework Equations


U(s) = input

The Attempt at a Solution


So looking at each branch i got the following:
(U(s) - x4)*(4/s+6) = x1
(x1)*(6/s+3) = x3
(x1)*(2/s+2) = x2
these were all correct looking at the mark scheme but for the last branch i did: (x2+x3)*(1/S+1) = x4 whereas the mark scheme says it should be (X1+x2) *(1/S+1) = x4. I don't know why its x1 instead of x3 because looking at the block diagram x2 and x3 are added just before the x4 branch. Can anyone see where i am going wrong?
 

Attachments

  • Exam question.png
    Exam question.png
    16 KB · Views: 597
Physics news on Phys.org
You are correct.

PS. Put parentheses around your denominators. 4/s+6 should be 4/(s+6)
 
Thanks for clearing it up!
 
Back
Top