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LESSON 8 - QUESTIONS

1. What are the possible responses of a feedback control system to a sudden (step) input? Which are stable?

2. How does communication speed affect a telerobotic system?

3. Identify each of the following systems as either open loop, loop closed by the operator, or totally closed loop:

A. Automobile cruise control

B. Home furnace

C. Free flying model airplane

D. Radio controlled model airplane

E. Aircraft autopilot

F. Oven in an electric stove

G. Top burner on an electric stove set to high

H. Top burner on an electric stove used with a fat thermometer for deep fat frying

4. Describe the difference between a telepresence and a telerobotic system.