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Quick questions on Output devices and interfacing - SQA Higher Engineering Science

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What is q1?
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State the energy conversion in a buzzer. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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An LED (forward voltage 2 V) runs at 20 mA from a 6 V supply. Find the series resistor. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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State why a motor is interfaced to a logic output through a transistor rather than connected directly. [1 mark]

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