Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Rectification and smoothing

Rectification and smoothing — practice question

Answer every question in the spaces provided.
(a)[3]

State the function of a comparator circuit that includes an operational amplifier (op-amp).

(b(i))[1]

On Fig. 10.1, draw a circle around the section of the circuit that is acting as the output device.

(b(ii))[1]

Show that the potential at the non-inverting input of the op-amp is $1.0\,\text{V}$.

(b(iii).1)[3]

On the axes of Fig. 10.2, draw how the output potential of the op-amp varies with time $t$.

(b(iii).2)[2]

State whether each diode is emitting light or not emitting light at time $t_1$ and at time $t_2$. At time $t_1$, diode R will __________ and diode G will __________. At time $t_2$, diode R will __________ and diode G will __________.

(iii-1)[3]

On the axes of Fig. 10.2, draw the way the output potential of the op-amp changes with time $t$.

(iii-2)[2]

State whether each diode is emitting light or not emitting light at time $t_1$ and at time $t_2$. At time $t_1$, diode R will ________ and diode G will ________. At time $t_2$, diode R will ________ and diode G will ________.

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This 15-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Compares the voltages on the inverting and non-inverting inputs

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