In order for there to be a control signal, an error must exist between input and output; that is, the load can never be exactly in the required position. This condition is known as the ____ error.
A) proportional
B) derivative
C) steady-state
D) overshoot

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Steady-state error refers to the inability of a control system to completely eliminate the error between reference input and actual output, even after the transient response has settled. It occurs when the system reaches a steady-state condition and is commonly caused by system parameters or external disturbances. Proportional, derivative, and overshoot are all terms that describe different aspects of a control system's behavior but do not specifically relate to the existence of an error.

In Order for There to Be a Control Signal, an Error