Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric potential

Electric potential — practice question

An operational amplifier (op-amp) can form part of the processing section in an electronic sensor.
(a)[3]

State three characteristics of an ideal op-amp.

(b)

A comparator circuit using an ideal op-amp is shown in Fig. 9.1.

(b(i))

In one use of the comparator, $V_2$ is held constant at $+1.5\,\text{V}$. The variation of potential $V_1$ with time $t$ is shown in Fig. 9.2. The potential $V_2$ is also shown.

(b(ii))[3]

Two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) R and G are linked to the op-amp output in Fig. 9.1 so that R is lit for a longer time than G. On Fig. 9.1, add the symbols for the two diodes connected to the op-amp output and label them R and G.

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