6 - Chapter Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is the defining feature of an open-loop control system?
💡 Hint: Think of how a timer works.
Give one example of a closed-loop control system.
💡 Hint: Consider robotics applications.
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Which of the following best describes a closed-loop control system?
💡 Hint: Think of how robots make adjustments during tasks.
True or False: PID stands for Proportional-Integral-Derivative.
💡 Hint: Remember the structure of PID control.
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Devise a control strategy using PID for a hovercraft that needs to maintain altitude despite fluctuations in wind. Describe how each section of PID will contribute to maintaining stability.
💡 Hint: Link each PID function to specific situations a hovercraft encounters.
Create a scenario for a robot that needs to navigate a winding path. How could PID control help manage its movements effectively?
💡 Hint: Think dynamically—how does the robot adapt as it moves?
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