Practice Basic Control Concepts (1) - Control Theory and Systems - Mechatronics, Robotics and Control
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Basic Control Concepts

Practice - Basic Control Concepts

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Question 1 Easy

Define a control system in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about what it means to manage systems.

Question 2 Easy

What is feedback in a control system?

💡 Hint: Recall how systems may correct their actions.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of a controller in a control system?

To increase energy consumption
To manage system operations based on feedback
To reduce system complexity

💡 Hint: Think about what controllers do in response to output signals.

Question 2

True or False: Open-loop control systems use feedback mechanisms.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the definition of open-loop systems in terms of feedback.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a closed-loop control system to regulate temperature in a greenhouse. Describe components such as sensors, controllers, and feedback mechanisms.

💡 Hint: Identify what components are necessary for sensing and controlling the environment.

Challenge 2 Hard

You have a washing machine that operates as an open-loop system. How would you redesign it to be closed-loop? What feedback would you include?

💡 Hint: Think about what adjustments you can make in response to the system's current status.

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