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Operational Amplifiers Basics
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In a negative feedback configuration using an op-amp, what is the primary effect on the output voltage when the input voltage increases?

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The output voltage decreases to stabilize the input difference

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The output voltage increases linearly with the input voltage

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The output voltage remains constant regardless of input changes

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The output voltage oscillates between high and low values

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When the input voltage rises, the negative‑feedback loop forces the op‑amp output to change in the same direction but with a reduced magnitude, because the feedback reduces the effective gain. The amplifier therefore produces a larger output voltage, but the increase is smaller than the input change would produce without feedback. This keeps the error between the input and the feedback‑sampled voltage small and the circuit stable. For example, in a non‑inverting amplifier with a closed‑loop gain of 10, a 1 V rise at the input will raise the output by about 10 V, not by 1 V. Thus, the primary effect is a proportional but attenuated rise in the output voltage.

Detailed Explanation

When the input voltage rises, the op‑amp senses a larger difference between its two inputs. Other options are incorrect because Some think the output simply follows the input; The idea that the output stays flat ignores the op‑amp’s job to balance its inputs.

Key Concepts

Operational Amplifiers
Negative Feedback
Input and Output Relationships
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Operational Amplifiers Basics

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