Nyquist (Polar) plots in circuits, phase question

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The discussion focuses on analyzing the Nyquist plot for a second-order feedback system with the transfer function defined as -AB = K/((1+jωt)^2). The key finding is that as the angular frequency (ω) approaches zero, the phase angle (θ) approaches zero degrees, while as ω approaches infinity, θ approaches -180 degrees. This behavior is attributed to the transfer function's complex nature, which indicates that at high frequencies, the system's response aligns with the negative real axis in the complex plane.

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Homework Statement


Okay, this is probably a really simple thing but I'm just not able to wrap my head around it for whatever reason.
I've got a second order system with feedback, where I've found the transfer function (and the real and imaginary parts of the transfer function), given by -AB = K/((1+jwt)^2).
So I work through it, get to tan(theta) = Im/Re.
To draw the Nyquist plot, I know I need to analyse what happens to theta as frequency (w) approaches zero and infinity.

Homework Equations


I end up with tan(theta) = [2wtK] / [(-K)(1-(wt)^2)]
where w = omega = angular frequency
K = gain factor, a constant
t = tau = time constant = RC (R = resistance, C = capacitance)


The Attempt at a Solution


I can manage finding what theta approaches as w tends to zero. In this case it also goes to zero.
But I just can't wrap my head around why, when w tends to infinity, theta tends to -180 degrees.
Could someone please explain this? I know it's simple, but it's just not clicking for me.

Thanks!
 
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Look at the transfer function as a complex number (not just the imaginary/real ratio), and as \omega\to\infty, you'll see that it approaches the negative real axis.
 

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