Question

The primary objective of the output regulator problem is to damp out:

(a) Initial conditions quickly

(b) Reducing the effect of excessive oscillations

(c) Reducing the effect of excessive overshoot

(d) All of the mentioned

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Answer 1

Correct option is (d) All of the mentioned

To explain: The primary objective of the output regulator problem is to damp out the initial conditions quickly and also reduce the effect of excessive oscillations and overshoot.