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3 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What does Proportional Control adjust in a system?
Think about the main purpose of feedback control.
What is the formula for Proportional Control?
Recall the components involved in the control mechanism.
What does Proportional Control aim to adjust?
Think about what the controller directly influences.
True or False: Proportional Control can eliminate steady-state error.
Consider the definition of steady-state error.
You are designing a motor speed controller that needs to maintain a speed of 100 RPM. Discuss how you would implement Proportional Control and the factors you would consider for tuning your gain Kp.
Consider the consequences of high and low values of Kp.
Reflect on a home heating system controlled by a thermostat. Describe how Proportional Control operates here, and identify the possible steady-state errors it might face.
Think about how temperature variations lead to a control challenge.
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