According to Bode stability criterion, a system is unstable, if the open loop frequency response exhibits an amplitude ratio exceeding unity at frequency for which phase lag is_________________?

Correct answer: D. 180°

  • A.
  • B. 45°
  • C. 90°
  • D. 180°

Explanation

At a phase lag of 180°, negative feedback effectively becomes positive feedback; if the open-loop gain is then greater than unity, disturbances grow instead of decaying. This is the Bode instability condition.

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