MAE 488 - Exam 2| Questions and Verified Answers|
2026/2027
Impedance is the transfer function with voltage output and
current input. - ANSWER--True
The definition of the states in a state space model is not
unique. - ANSWER--True
If the poles of a stable, 2nd order system are moved
horizontally to the right, the free response of the system
will be ____ compared to the original system. - ANSWER--
Slower
, The equivalent spring constant of two springs in parallel is
the sum of the spring constants. - ANSWER--True
A damper resists velocity whereas a spring resists
displacement. - ANSWER--True
The total kinetic energy of a rolling wheel with mass m,
mass moment of inertia I, angular displacement theta, and
linear velocity-v is: - ANSWER--KE = 1/2(m*v^2) +
1/2(I*theta^2)
Define transfer function - ANSWER--The Laplace
transform of the output divided by the Laplace transform of
the input assuming zero initial conditions
2026/2027
Impedance is the transfer function with voltage output and
current input. - ANSWER--True
The definition of the states in a state space model is not
unique. - ANSWER--True
If the poles of a stable, 2nd order system are moved
horizontally to the right, the free response of the system
will be ____ compared to the original system. - ANSWER--
Slower
, The equivalent spring constant of two springs in parallel is
the sum of the spring constants. - ANSWER--True
A damper resists velocity whereas a spring resists
displacement. - ANSWER--True
The total kinetic energy of a rolling wheel with mass m,
mass moment of inertia I, angular displacement theta, and
linear velocity-v is: - ANSWER--KE = 1/2(m*v^2) +
1/2(I*theta^2)
Define transfer function - ANSWER--The Laplace
transform of the output divided by the Laplace transform of
the input assuming zero initial conditions
