Which outcome is observed when a proportional valve's spool sticks in a hydraulic servo system?

💡 Explanation

The system oscillates around the setpoint because **limit cycle oscillation** occurs. The integral term in the control loop tries compensate, therefore causing overshoot, rather than smoothly reaching the desired position; this cycling is worsened due to the sticking valve.

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