In a transfer function, what is the significance of poles and zeros?

In a transfer function, what is the significance of poles and zeros?

• A. Poles determine natural resonances and potential instability; zeros create notches in the response.
• B. Poles are the zeros of the denominator; zeros are the zeros of the numerator.
• C. Poles determine group delay; zeros determine magnitude.
• D. Poles and zeros have no impact on the frequency response.

Answer: (A)