Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Electric potential

Electric potential — practice question

Figure 7.1 shows a circuit built around an ideal operational amplifier (op-amp). Figure 7.2 gives how the thermistor resistance $R_T$ varies with temperature $\theta$.
(a)[2]

The op-amp circuit output potential $V_{\text{OUT}}$ reverses sign at a thermistor temperature of $4.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. Calculate the resistance $R$.

(b)[3]

State and explain whether $V_{\text{OUT}}$ is $+5.0\,\text{V}$ or $-5.0\,\text{V}$ when the thermistor temperature is $2.5\,^{\circ}\text{C}$.

(c)[3]

The op-amp output is to be shown with two light-emitting diodes (LEDs) labelled G and B. If the thermistor temperature is below $4.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$, only LED G gives light. LED B gives light only when the thermistor temperature is above $4.0\,^{\circ}\text{C}$. On Fig. 7.1, draw and label the symbols for both LEDs.

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This 8-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Apply the ratio $R_T/R = 2.4/1.8$

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