Transfer function based question

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To increase the number of poles in a system, the discussion centers around the implications of adding zeros and poles, particularly at the origin and infinity. It is noted that a zero at infinity corresponds to a pole at the origin, raising questions about the relationships between these options. The conversation also highlights that one can create multiple poles without necessarily introducing zeros at the origin, using various circuit components. Additionally, there is confusion regarding the definition of "system" and how poles relate to stability in control systems. The overall consensus suggests that the question is ambiguous and requires clarification on the context of the system being discussed.
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Homework Statement


In order to increase number of poles in system we need to include
A) zero at origin
B) zero at infinity
C) pole at origin
D) pole at infinity

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


Aren't the options linked ? I mean zero at infinity means a pole at origin and ques is already giving pole at origin as an option (c) while pole at infinity is itself a zero at origin I guess.
 
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I assume that the question concerns number of poles/zeroes in the controller of the system ? ( The number of poles/zeroes in the whole system will be affected by that).

But which domain are you referring to ?

Laplace domain (analog control) ?

z-domain (digital control) ?
 
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Hesch said:
I assume that the question concerns number of poles/zeroes in the controller of the system ? ( The number of poles/zeroes in the whole system will be affected by that).

But which domain are you referring to ?

Laplace domain (analog control) ?

z-domain (digital control) ?
If it were z-domain he would say, zero at orgin or zero at mag of 1, etc
 
Dhruv said:

Homework Statement


In order to increase number of poles in system we need to include
A) zero at origin
B) zero at infinity
C) pole at origin
D) pole at infinity

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


Aren't the options linked ? I mean zero at infinity means a pole at origin and ques is already giving pole at origin as an option (c) while pole at infinity is itself a zero at origin I guess.

in what way is a zero at infinity a pole at the origin?

(s/inf+1) != 1/s
 
Dhruv said:

Homework Statement


In order to increase number of poles in system we need to include
A) zero at origin
B) zero at infinity
C) pole at origin
D) pole at infinity

Homework Equations


[/B]

The Attempt at a Solution


Aren't the options linked ? I mean zero at infinity means a pole at origin and ques is already giving pole at origin as an option (c) while pole at infinity is itself a zero at origin I guess.
Noned of the above.,
I can add as many poles as I want to without adding any poles or zeros at the origin.
 
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donpacino said:
in what way is a zero at infinity a pole at the origin?

(s/inf+1) != 1/s
any value of s that make transfer function go to zero is its zero correct? Then if I have a pole at origin and if I keep s = infinity then my transfer function value will will become zero which means there is a zero at infinity.
 
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rude man said:
Noned of the above.,
I can add as many poles as I want to without adding any poles or zeros at the origin.
how to do that sir ?
 
Dhruv said:
Ho

how to do that sir ?
Give me 10 resistors and 10 capacitors. I can make a transfer function with 10 real and distinct poles with no zeros!
F(s) = 1/Π(s+ai), i = 1 to 10.
 
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Dhruv said:

Homework Statement


In order to increase number of poles in system we need to include
A) zero at origin
B) zero at infinity
C) pole at origin
D) pole at infinity

Homework Equations


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The Attempt at a Solution


Aren't the options linked ? I mean zero at infinity means a pole at origin and ques is already giving pole at origin as an option (c) while pole at infinity is itself a zero at origin I guess.

I don't understand the question: What is a "system"? Is it a motor to be position controlled? How do you increase the number of poles (not magnetic poles) in a motor? Or is the "system" a motor + a control loop?

The last mentioned makes sense as we can put as many poles into the controller (well, as many real poles, and as many conjugate polepairs) as we want (rude man). That is not a problem. Just solder a number of op-amps, resistors, capacitors into a PCB. That's it.

When we turn on power a problem may arise: Can we make the system stable? Say we have 19 poles at s = 0 and 1 zero at s = -1. Now loop amplification slowly is increased from 0: The rootcurves will immediately explode, also into the right half of the s-plane (which is the unstable area), and 8 of the roots will never return to stable area.

Have I completely misunderstood, what a "system" eventually might be?
 
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But what will be the answer to this question ?
 
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If you have some transfer function:
$$
G(s) = \frac{N(s)}{D(s)}
$$
where ##N(s)## and ##D(s)## are polynomials of degree ##n## and ##m##, respectively.

If ##G(s) \rightarrow 0## for ##s \rightarrow \infty##, which it does for ##m > n##, then ##G(s)## is said to have a zero at infinity of multiplicity ##m - n##.

If ##G(s)## is proper, then I think the idea is that you can't add a pole without adding a zero at infinity.

The problem statement is somewhat brief.
 
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