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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/22 · Oct/Nov 2021 · Q55 Marks

OR Fig. 5.2 shows the symbol for an electronic circuit component. [Figure 5.2] (a) State the name of the component shown in Fig. 5.2. (b) Fig. 5.3 is the diagram of a circuit that includes this component, a light-dependent resistor (LDR) and a relay. [Figure 5.3] The motor in Fig. 5.3 is part of the pump in a garden fountain. In the dark, the pump does not work. In the morning, the brightness of the light incident on the LDR increases.

  1. (a)State the name of the component shown in Fig. 5.2.[1]
  2. (b)(i)State what happens to the LDR.[1]
  3. (b)(ii)Explain why the motor switches on.[3]

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Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [B1] (bipolar npn) transistor
  2. [B1] its resistance decreases or current in the LDR increases
  3. [B1] base current or base-emitter voltage increases
  4. [B1] there is now a current in the relay coil or transistor switches (circuit) on or coil / core magnetised
  5. [B1] relay coil attracts the relay switch / closes switch (in the mains circuit)

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Topic
Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Structured question, 5 marks.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2021 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 5.

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