Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) By reference to an amplifier, explain what is meant by \textit{negative feedback}....................................................................

2009 Summer

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

An amplifier incorporating an operational amplifier (op-amp) has three inputs A, B and C, as shown in Fig. 9.1.Negative feedback is provided by the re...

2009 Winter

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) (i) On Fig. 9.1, mark, with the letter X, the virtual earth. [1](ii) Explain what is meant by a virtual earth........................................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) Negative feedback may be used in amplifier circuits. State(i) what is meant by negative feedback,....................................................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) Negative feedback may be used in amplifier circuits. State(i) what is meant by \textit{negative feedback},...........................................

2010 Summer

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

An amplifier circuit incorporating an operational amplifier (op-amp) is shown in Fig. 9.1.Fig. 9.1(a) State(i) the name of this type of amplifier circ...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

An amplifier circuit incorporating an operational amplifier (op-amp) is shown in Fig. 9.1.[Image_1: Diagram showing an operational amplifier circuit]F...

2010 Winter

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) State three properties of an ideal operational amplifier (op-amp).1. ................................................................................

2010 Winter

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) An operational amplifier (op-amp) may be used as a comparator. State the function of a comparator....................................................

2011 Summer

Theory

CH21 - ELECTRONICS

(a) State two effects of negative feedback on the gain of an amplifier incorporating an operational amplifier (op-amp). 1. .............................

2011 Winter

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which is an SI base unit?

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

Which pair contains one vector and one scalar quantity?

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH1 - PHYSICAL QUANTITIES & UNITS

When a constant braking force is applied to a vehicle moving at speed $v$, the distance $d$ moved by the vehicle in coming to rest is given by the exp...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

A whale produces sound waves of frequency 5 Hz. The waves are detected by a microphone and displayed on an oscilloscope. What is the time-base setting...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The angular deflection of the needle of an ammeter varies with the current in the ammeter as shown in the graph. Which diagram could represent the ap...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH2 - MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES

The strain energy $W$ of a spring is determined from its spring constant $k$ and extension $x$. The spring obeys Hooke's law and the value of $W$ is c...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A sphere is released and falls. Its initial acceleration reduces until it eventually begins to travel at constant terminal velocity. Which displacemen...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

An insect jumps with an initial vertical velocity of 1.0 $\text{m s}^{-1}$, reaching a maximum height of 3.5 $\times 10^{-2} \text{m}$. Assume the dec...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH3 - KINEMATICS

A body having uniform acceleration $a$ increases its velocity from $u$ to $v$ in time $t$. Which expression would not give a correct value for the bo...

2015 Summer

MCQ

CH4 - DYNAMICS

What is a reasonable estimate of the average gravitational force acting on a fully grown woman standing on the Earth?

2015 Summer