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A
1 → 2 → 3 → 4
B
1 → 3 → 2 → 4
C
2 → 1 → 3 → 4
D
4 → 3 → 2 → 1
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Answer
The correct order is 1, 2, 3, 4. First, the op‑amp receives the input voltages and tries to produce the corresponding output. As the desired output climbs, it gets closer to the supply rails. When it reaches the rail voltage, the op‑amp can no longer increase the output, so it saturates. Finally, the output is clipped, meaning the signal is flattened at the rail level.
Detailed Explanation
The op-amp first gets the input signals. Other options are incorrect because B says saturation happens before the output reaches the limits, which is wrong because the output must first get close to the rails before it can no longer increase; C places the input step after the output limit, which reverses the cause and effect.
Key Concepts
Op-Amp Functionality
Output Saturation
Signal Clipping
Topic
Op-Amp Output Saturation
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easy level question
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