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What is the main characteristic of an open-loop control system?
What is the main characteristic of an open-loop control system?
Dependent on the judgment and estimation of the human operator
Is an irrigation sprinkler system an example of an open-loop system?
Is an irrigation sprinkler system an example of an open-loop system?
Yes
What is the main purpose of closed-loop control systems?
What is the main purpose of closed-loop control systems?
To reduce errors by automatically adjusting the system's input
How does closed-loop control improve stability of a system?
How does closed-loop control improve stability of a system?
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What is the feedback signal in a closed-loop system?
What is the feedback signal in a closed-loop system?
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What is the purpose of a closed-loop control system in terms of external disturbances?
What is the purpose of a closed-loop control system in terms of external disturbances?
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Give an example of a closed-loop control system aside from speed control of a rotating disk.
Give an example of a closed-loop control system aside from speed control of a rotating disk.
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How do Manual-Human Aided Control systems operate?
How do Manual-Human Aided Control systems operate?
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What is the purpose of feedback signals in a control system?
What is the purpose of feedback signals in a control system?
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How are open-loop and closed-loop control systems different?
How are open-loop and closed-loop control systems different?
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