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Can you draw and describe the response to a step input of a second order system that has a damping coefficient of >1 (over-damped)?

Over Damping(Damping Coefficient (ζ) > 1) 4 The system response is overly blunted in response to a step change in the input value, leading to inaccuracyThis time the curve falls extremely slowly towards the new valueGiven enough time, it will reach the...

Can you draw and describe the response to a step input of a second order system that has a damping coefficient of 0.7 (optimally-damped)?

Optimal Damping(Damping Coefficient (ζ) = 0.64-0.71) 2 The most suitable combination of a rapid response to a change in the input value, with minimal overshoot The response is fairly rapid with no more than two oscillations around the baseline before attaining...

What can cause over-damping in an invasive arterial blood pressure system?

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