Oscilloscope applications (AQA A-Level Physics): Quizzes
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What does the oscilloscope display on its vertical (y) axis and horizontal (x) axis?
What does the oscilloscope display on its vertical (y) axis and horizontal (x) axis?
Voltage on y-axis, time on x-axis
What happens when you select a lower y-gain value on the oscilloscope?
What happens when you select a lower y-gain value on the oscilloscope?
Greater sensitivity, fewer volts/div
Which input control switch setting disconnects any input from the oscilloscope?
Which input control switch setting disconnects any input from the oscilloscope?
GD (ground)
Why is GD mode helpful before connecting a voltage source?
Why is GD mode helpful before connecting a voltage source?
Aligns trace with central axis
If y-gain is 2.0 V/div and trace moves 3.3 divisions, what is the emf?
If y-gain is 2.0 V/div and trace moves 3.3 divisions, what is the emf?
6.6 V
If time base is 0.2 ms/div and one cycle spans 6.6 divisions, what is the period ?
If time base is 0.2 ms/div and one cycle spans 6.6 divisions, what is the period ?
1.32 ms
If the period is 1.32 ms, what is the frequency ?
If the period is 1.32 ms, what is the frequency ?
758 Hz
What is the typical uncertainty in counting divisions on an oscilloscope?
What is the typical uncertainty in counting divisions on an oscilloscope?
±0.2 divisions
If y-gain is 0.1 V/div and peak-to-peak span is 5.6 divisions, what is the voltage?
If y-gain is 0.1 V/div and peak-to-peak span is 5.6 divisions, what is the voltage?
0.56 V
What pattern does a square wave create on the oscilloscope screen?
What pattern does a square wave create on the oscilloscope screen?
Rectangular pattern