Step 1: Apply the Routh-Hurwitz criterion.
The Routh-Hurwitz criterion is applied to determine the stability of the system. We form the Routh array using the coefficients of the characteristic equation. For stability, the number of sign changes in the first column determines the value of \(K_c\) that will keep the system stable.
Step 2: Conclusion.
Using the Routh test, we find that the correct value of \(K_c\) that keeps the system stable is (C) 13.5.
Given an open-loop transfer function \(GH = \frac{100}{s}(s+100)\) for a unity feedback system with a unit step input \(r(t)=u(t)\), determine the rise time \(t_r\).
Consider a linear time-invariant system represented by the state-space equation: \[ \dot{x} = \begin{bmatrix} a & b -a & 0 \end{bmatrix} x + \begin{bmatrix} 1 0 \end{bmatrix} u \] The closed-loop poles of the system are located at \(-2 \pm j3\). The value of the parameter \(b\) is: