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Date May 2021 Marks available [Maximum mark: 1] Reference code 21M.2.HL.TZ1.c.i
Level HL Paper 2 Time zone TZ1
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21M.2.HL.TZ1.c.i

A device sends an impulse of electrical energy to maintain a regular heartbeat in a person. The device is powered by an alternating current (ac) supply connected to a step-up transformer that charges a capacitor of capacitance 30 μF.

 

The switch is moved to position B. 

Describe what happens to the energy stored in the capacitor when the switch is moved to position B.

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the energy stored in the capacitor is delivered to the resistor/heart ✓

 

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