Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Characteristics of alternating currents

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

A microphone’s output is fed through a non-inverting amplifier, which contains an operational amplifier (op-amp).
(a)[2]

State, with reference to the input and output signals, the function of a non-inverting amplifier.

(b(i))[1]

Fig. 7.1 shows the microphone-and-amplifier circuit. The output potential difference $V_{\text{OUT}}$ is $2.6\,\text{V}$ when the potential at point $P$ is $84\,\text{mV}$. Find the gain of the amplifier circuit.

(b(ii))[2]

Find the resistance of resistor $R$.

(c(i))[1]

For the circuit in Fig. 7.1, suggest a suitable device to attach to the output so that the shape of the waveform of the sound picked up by the microphone can be examined.

(c(ii))[2]

For the circuit in Fig. 7.1, state and explain what happens to the output potential difference $V_{\text{OUT}}$ if the resistance of resistor $R$ is increased.

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