For the step response C(s) = 10(s - 2) / (s(s^2 + 4s + 5)) find initial and final value of C(s).
- A. Initial value = 0, Final value = 0
- B. Initial value = 0, Final value = -4
- C. Initial value = 0, Final value = cannot determine
- D. Initial value = cannot determine, Final value = 0
Answer: B. Initial value = 0, Final value = -4
Explanation: Initial value = lim s·C(s) as s→∞ = 0; final value = lim s→0 s·C(s) = 10(−2)/5 = −4 (poles at −2±j are stable in LHP).