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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

Part B
(a)[2]

State two effects that negative feedback has on the gain of an amplifier using an operational amplifier (op-amp).

(b(i))[2]

Fig. 9.1 shows an incomplete circuit diagram of a non-inverting amplifier with an ideal op-amp. Finish the circuit diagram in Fig. 9.1. Add labels for the input and the output.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the resistance of resistor $R$ required for the non-inverting amplifier to have a voltage gain of $15$.

(c)[2]

On Fig. 9.2, draw a graph to show how the output potential $V_{OUT}$ varies with input potential $V_{IN}$. Consider input potentials from $0$ to $+1.0\,\text{V}$.

(d)[2]

The output of the amplifier circuit in Fig. 9.1 may be linked to a relay. State and explain one purpose of a relay.

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