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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

A student is working with a power supply whose output is sinusoidal. The meters on the supply indicate that the output voltage $V$ has a root-mean-square (r.m.s.) value of $14\,\text{V}$ and a frequency of $750\,\text{Hz}$. The way the output voltage $V$ changes with time $t$ can be written as $V = V_0 \sin \omega t$.
(a(i))[1]

Determine $V_0$.

(a(ii))[1]

Determine $\omega$.

(b)[3]

A capacitor with a large capacitance is connected across the terminals of the supply. Suggest and explain why this could produce a large current from the supply.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 5-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Peak voltage, $V_0 = 14\sqrt{2} = 19.8\,(20)\,\text{V}$

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI