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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

Feedback is commonly employed in amplifier circuits.
(a(i))[2]

State what feedback means.

(a(ii))[2]

State two advantages of negative feedback in an amplifier circuit.

(b)

A circuit that includes an ideal operational amplifier (op-amp) is used to amplify a microphone output. Fig. 7.1 shows the circuit.

(b(i)1)[2]

If the potential at point $P$ is $48\,\text{mV}$, then the output potential difference $V_{\text{OUT}}$ is $3.6\,\text{V}$. Determine the gain of the amplifier circuit.

(b(i)2)[2]

Determine the resistance value of resistor $R$.

(b(ii))[2]

State and explain what happens to the amplifier output when the potential at $P$ exceeds $68\,\text{mV}$.

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