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Question 675: [Alternating
Current > Rectification]
A sinusoidal alternating voltage is
to be rectified.
(a) Suggest one advantage of full-wave rectification as compared with
half-wave rectification.
(b) The rectification is produced using the circuit of Fig.1.
All the diodes may be considered to
be ideal.
Variation with time t of the
alternating voltage applied to the circuit is shown in Fig.2 and in Fig.3.
(i) On axes of Fig.2, draw a graph
to show variation with time t of the potential difference across diode A.
(ii) On axes of Fig.3, draw a graph
to show variation with time t of the potential difference across diode B.
(c)
(i) On Fig.1, draw symbol for a
capacitor, connected into the circuit so as to provide smoothing.
(ii) Fig.4 shows variation with time
t of the smoothed potential difference across the resistor R in Fig.1.
1. State how amount of smoothing may
be increased.
2. On Fig.4, draw variation with
time t of the potential difference across resistor R for increased smoothing.
Reference: Past Exam Paper – November
2009 Paper 41 Q7
Solution 675:
Go toA sinusoidal alternating voltage is to be rectified. (a) Suggest one advantage of full-wave rectification as compared with half-wave rectification.
Question 676:
[Current of Electricity]
Two resistors A and B have
resistances R1 and R2 respectively. Resistors are
connected in series with a battery, as shown in Fig.1.
Battery has electromotive force
(e.m.f.) E and zero internal resistance.
(a) State energy transformation that occurs in
(i) battery,
(ii) resistors.
(b) Current in the circuit is Ι.
State the rate of energy
transformation in
(i) battery,
(ii) resistor A.
(c) Resistors are made from metal wires. Data for the resistors are
given in Fig.2.
resistor A B
resistivity of metal ρ ρ / 2
length of wire l l
diameter of wire d 2d
Use information from Fig.2 to
determine the ratio
power dissipated in A / power dissipated in B
(d) Resistors A and B are connected in parallel across the same
battery of e.m.f. E.
Determine the ratio
power dissipated in A / power dissipated in B
Reference: Past Exam Paper – June 2013
Paper 21 Q6
Solution 676:
(a)
(i) Chemical to electrical
(ii) Electrical to thermal / heat or
heat and light
(b)
(i)
{Rate of energy
transformation = power}
(PB =) EI or I2(R1
+ R2)
(ii) (PR =) I2R1
(c)
Equation for resistance R = ρl/A or
clear from the following equation
Resistance of A = ρl / [πd2/4] = 4ρl / [πd2]
Resistance of B = (ρ/2)l / [πd2] = ρl / 2[πd2]
Ratio = I2RA /
I2RB = RA / RB = {4ρl / [πd2]} / {ρl / 2[πd2]} = 8 or 8:1
(d)
Power P dissipated = V2 /
R or E2 / R
There is the same p.d. is across
resistors A and B when they are in parallel. Hence,
Ratio = {V2 / RA}
/ {V2 / RB} = RB / RA = 1/8 or 1:8 =
0.125
Question 677: [Electric
field]
Which path shows a possible movement
of an electron in electric field shown?
Reference: Past Exam Paper – June 2002 Paper 1 Q36
Solution 677:
Answer: A.
The direction of the electric field
is from positive to negative.
An electron, which is negatively
charged, will be attracted towards the positive plate. Since the electric field
is downwards, the positive plate must be the upper plate since electric field
is from positive towards negative. [C and D are
incorrect]
The strength of the electric field
is indicated by how close together the field lines are. In this case, comparing
the separation of the plates with the amount of electric field lines along the
length of the plates, it is reasonable to assume that the electric field is
quite strong (a weak electric field would be indicated by, say, only 3 field
lines along the length of the plates).
Electric force = Eq
Since the electric field strength is
strong, the force on the electron is greater. So, the electron is more likely
to hit the plate.
Question 675 part b(i) and b(ii) are wrong
ReplyDeleteThe graph for b(i) should be flat first and then a risen curve and the flat again
and for b(ii) it should be like what is shown in b(i) right now.
Both the diodes are forward biased so the potential difference will not be negative
If you check the examiner report for this question, they also say that many drew an inverse graph in b(ii) however this is incorrect.
Yeah, it was wrong initially. Sorry.
DeleteAnd thanks, comments and suggestions are most welcomed.
The correction has been made. I have added a few lines above. If you think of any additional information that would be important, just let me know and I'll add it up there.
No worries
DeleteThe answer is perfect now with a clear explanation.
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in question 675 b(i) can you please explain why is there a flat line first?
Deletethe diode conducts in only one direction. when in the opposite direction, it would not conduct. no current would flow. thus a horizontal line
Deletehi, i am confused .. is there p.d across when current flow? i thought it is a horizontal line when current flow?
Deletethere should be a p.d. for current to flow.
Deleteif there is no p.d., current does not flow
Can you explain Q675 b(ii)
Deletethe explanation has been updated
DeleteWhich year is it from 676?
ReplyDeleteit's written there: june 2013 p21 q6
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