A system with transfer function 1τs+1, subjected to a step input takes 10 seconds to reach 50% of the step height. The value of τ is
A
6.9 s
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B
10 s
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C
14.4 s
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D
20 s
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Solution
The correct option is C 14.4 s The response of a first order system for unit step input is, θ(t)=θo[1−e−t/τ] θ02=θ0[1−e−10/τ] 12=1−e−10/τ e−10τ=12 −10τ=−0.693 ∴τ=14.4 sec