Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric potential

Electric potential — practice question

Fig. 7.1 shows the circuit arrangement for an inverting amplifier that uses an ideal operational amplifier (op-amp).
(a(i))[3]

Explain why point P is described as a virtual earth.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the amplifier’s gain.

(b)[3]

When the op-amp is saturated, the potential difference across the LED is $2.3\,\text{V}$. Calculate the minimum value of resistor $R$ needed to limit the LED current to $30\,\text{mA}$.

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