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Gain Margin

Gain Margin is a measure used in control systems to determine how much the system's strength (gain) can be increased before it becomes unstable. It indicates the safety buffer the system has against potential changes or increases in gain. A larger gain margin means the system can tolerate a bigger increase without losing stability, ensuring reliable and safe operation. Essentially, it's a way to assess how close a system is to becoming unstable if conditions change.