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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

The amplifier circuit containing an ideal operational amplifier (op-amp) is drawn in Fig. 7.1.
(a(i))[4]

Using the properties of an ideal op-amp, explain why point $P$ is called a virtual earth.

(a(ii))[4]

Derive an expression for the gain of the amplifier circuit in terms of the resistances $R_1$ and $R_2$.

(b)[3]

For the circuit in Fig. 7.1, the ratio $\frac{R_2}{R_1}$ is $4.5$. The change with time $t$ of the input potential $V_{IN}$ is shown in Fig. 7.2. On Fig. 7.2, show the change with time $t$ of the output potential $V_{OUT}$.

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