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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

An ideal operational amplifier (op-amp) is linked to a load resistor. The op-amp is taken to have infinite bandwidth and zero output resistance.
(a(i))[1]

State the meaning of infinite bandwidth.

(a(ii))[1]

State the effect, if any, of increasing the load resistance on the output voltage.

(b(i))[3]

Explain why point P is referred to as a virtual earth.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the potential at Q.

(b(iii))[2]

At a temperature of $13^{\circ}\text{C}$, the thermistor T has a resistance of $230\,\text{k}\Omega$. Show that the voltmeter measures a potential difference of $0.88\,\text{V}$.

(c)[2]

In (b), the resistance of thermistor T decreases as its temperature rises. Explain how this temperature change affects the potential difference measured with the voltmeter.

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