Step Response of System with Pole in s = 0 at Infinity

In summary, the homework statement is that a continous time system has a pole in s = 0. The step response is the output of the system when the input is the unit step function.
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Homework Statement


A contininous time system has when laplace transformed, a pole in s = 0.
What is de stepresponse for the system when t goes to infinity


Homework Equations


H(s) is infinity in 0 (H(s) is unit response laplace transformed)
s(t) = h(t) * u(t) (the stepresponse is the output of a system when the input is the unit step function)(* means convolution)



The Attempt at a Solution


It's a MC
a) infinity
b) 0
c) finit

I thought the anwser is b, because when a input is put in s = infinity is would equal zero the input would only have a valeu if it is near t = 0
 
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pivu0 said:
I thought the anwser is b, because when a input is put in s = infinity is would equal zero the input would only have a valeu if it is near t = 0

No, it is step input, so it will be present from t=0 onwards.
One thing to be noted is convolution in time is multiplication in frequency domain.
Hence the system response with step input will be 1/s^2. Taking inverse Laplace transform will give you the output as function of t.
 
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n.karthick said:
No, it is step input, so it will be present from t=0 onwards.
One thing to be noted is convolution in time is multiplication in frequency domain.
Hence the system response with step input will be 1/s^2. Taking inverse Laplace transform will give you the output as function of t.

I have made a mistake in OP, I ment that H(s) is the impulse reponse in s, not the unti response!
So, one can say that because there is only 1 pole in s = 0, the H(s) is 1/s ?
U(s) is also 1/s,
You say that convolution is multiplication in freq domein, do you mean S(s) = H(s)*U(s) ?
So that means the laplace transform of the step response is 1/s^2!

Thank you for your help!
 

Related to Step Response of System with Pole in s = 0 at Infinity

1. What is a pole at s = 0 at infinity in a system?

A pole at s = 0 at infinity in a system refers to a characteristic of a transfer function where the pole is located at the origin of the complex plane, representing an infinite time constant. This means that the system response will approach infinity as time goes on.

2. How does a pole at s = 0 at infinity affect the step response of a system?

A pole at s = 0 at infinity will cause the step response of a system to have a non-zero steady-state value. This means that the system output will not reach a stable value, but will continue to increase or decrease over time.

3. What is the significance of a pole at s = 0 at infinity in control systems?

In control systems, a pole at s = 0 at infinity can indicate an unstable system. This means that the system output will continue to increase or decrease without any external input, leading to unpredictable behavior.

4. How can a pole at s = 0 at infinity be controlled in a system?

A pole at s = 0 at infinity can be controlled by adding a compensator or a feedback loop to the system. This can help to stabilize the system and prevent the output from growing indefinitely.

5. What are some examples of systems with a pole at s = 0 at infinity?

Some examples of systems with a pole at s = 0 at infinity include unstable control systems, unstable electronic circuits, and unstable mechanical systems. These systems require careful design and control to prevent unexpected and potentially damaging behavior.

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