Negative feedback in op-amps is to stability as A: controlling the speed of a car is to ?

Negative feedback in an op‑amp reduces its gain but keeps its output from oscillating, giving the circuit a predictable, stable behavior. Similarly, a car’s speed control (like a cruise‑control system) limits how fast the vehicle accelerates and decelerates, preventing sudden jerks and keeping the ride smooth. Both mechanisms sacrifice some maximum performance (maximum gain or maximum speed) to gain steadiness and predictability. For example, if you hit the gas hard, a car with no speed control will surge and then slam on brakes, whereas a speed‑controlled car will ease into the desired speed and stay there.