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Question 8

A wildlife telemetry transmitter contains an infrared LED, a control switch, and a battery pack.

a.

Write down the equation which links charge flow (QQQ), current (III), and time (ttt).

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b.

The transmitter was operated continuously for 14 hours14\text{ hours}14 hours. The current through the LED was 85 mA85\text{ mA}85 mA. Calculate the total charge flow through the LED during this period.

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c.

When replacing the battery pack, a technician installed it with the polarities reversed. Explain why the transmitter's LED failed to light up.

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d.

Write down the equation which links efficiency, total power input, and useful power output.

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e.

The total power input to the LED is 0.75 W0.75\text{ W}0.75 W. The efficiency of the LED is 0.840.840.84. Calculate the useful power output of the LED.

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