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When the relation between the controlling force (Fc) and radius of rotation (r) for a spring controlled governor is Fc = ar + b, then the governor will be

(a) stable

(b) unstable

(c) isochronous

(d) none of the mentioned

I had been asked this question by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

My query is from Hartung Governor topic in chapter Governors of Machine Dynamics

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Right answer is (b) unstable

Easiest explanation: A governor is said to be unstable and the relation between the controlling force and the radius of

rotation is, therefore

FC = a.r + b

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