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Problems
1. Writing the matrix exponential, e
At
, as a power series, verify the prop-
erties given in section 6.1.2.
2. Use the Lyapunov direct and indirect methods to determine the stability
of the equilibrium points for the systems shown below.
3. Repeat the simulation in Example 6.11 assuming the voltage input is of
the form
v(t) =
3, if 0 ≤ t < 2
0, if 2 ≤ t < 4
3, if 4 ≤ t
Hint: Use the option T EVENT to ensure that the solver does not integrate
past the critical time points, t = 2 and t = 4.
4.
For the linear system shown here; (i) De-
rive Lagrange’s equations of motion. (ii) As-
sume that the force input is a constant, and
obtain an analytical solution to the equa-
tions of motion. (iii) Using the parameters,
m = 0.3 kg, k = 45 N/m, b = 0.75 N-s/m,
and F = 0.5 N. Solve the equations of mo-
tion using the function ride in the interval
0 ≤ t ≤ 5 seconds,
with initial conditions q(0) = 0 and ˙q(0) = 0. (iv) Compare the numerical
and analytical solutions for this problem.