Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Use Fig. 5.1 to explain how the resistance of the diode changes as $V$ rises from zero to $0.8\ \text{V}$.

(a(ii))[2]

Use Fig. 5.1 to find the resistance of the diode when the current is $4.4\ \text{mA}$.

(b(i))[1]

Calculate the current in $R_2$.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the resistance of $R_1$.

(b(iii))[2]

Calculate the ratio $\dfrac{\text{power dissipated in the diode}}{\text{power dissipated in }R_2}$.

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