Use MATLAB to sketch the squareroot locus with respect to K

Use MATLAB to sketch the squareroot locus with respect to K for the characteristic equation 1+KL(s) = 0. Identity for which values of K the corresponding system is stable. L(s) = (s+2)(s+6)/s(s+1)(s+5)(s+10) L(s) = s^2 + 2s + 12/s(s^2 + 2s + 10) L(s) = s+3/s^3(s+4) L(s) = (s+1)^2 + 1/s^2(s+2)(s+3) L(s) = s-1/s^2 In your write-up, include A summary of what you did in the problem explaining what techniques you used and what skills you learned and/or applied. Explanation of how you determined the K values for (a) - (e) with appropriately labeled plots to justify your answers. Commented MATLAB code.

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In the toggle clamp shown, the force applied P is transferred through member BAE to cause a compressive force on the block at E. The pin at A was designed to carry a maximum resultant force of 300 N. Determine the maximum force P that can be applied on the clamp and the resulting compressive force at E.