Physics 5054 · O Level · Circuit diagrams and circuit components

Circuit diagrams and circuit components — practice question

Fig. 8.1 illustrates a potential divider circuit that includes the two resistors $R_1$ and $R_2$.
(a)[3]

The input voltage is $6.0\,\text{V}$. Fill in Table 8.1 to indicate the output voltage for the different resistor values of the two resistors.

(b(i))[1]

In the space below, sketch the circuit symbol for an LDR.

(b(ii))[1]

State what happens to the resistance of the LDR and the output voltage when the LDR is moved from darkness into daylight.

(b(iii))[1]

State the name of the component used in place of the LDR to produce an output voltage that varies with temperature.

(or(b)(i))[1]

In the space below, sketch the circuit symbol for a NOR gate.

(or(b)(ii))[2]

Describe what is meant by a bistable circuit.

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