The level in a tank is controlled by an automatic control system. Level is initially at its setpoint ___

The level in a tank is controlled by an automatic control system.

Level is initially at its setpoint.

A drain valve is then opened, causing tank level to begin to decrease.

The decreasing level causes the controller to begin to open a makeup supply valve.

After a few minutes, with the drain valve still open, level is again constant at the setpoint.

The controller in this system uses primarily __________ control.

A. integral
B. on-off
C. derivative
D. proportional

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Answer: A

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