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The equilibrium speed of a governor varies from 30 rpm to 20 rpm, find the sensitiveness of the governor.

(a) 0.4

(b) 1.5

(c) 0.66

(d) 1.25

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Question is taken from Sensitiveness and Stability of Governors in chapter Governors of Machine Dynamics

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Correct choice is (a) 0.4

Best explanation: Mean speed = (20+30)/2 = 25 rpm

Difference in max and min speed = 30-20 = 10 rpm

sensitiveness = 10/25 = 0.4.

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