Oscilloscopes

What is the Y axis on an oscilloscope measuring?

• Time

• Frequency

• Amplitude

• Current

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What is the X axis of the oscilloscope screen measuring?

• Volts

• Speed

• Frequency

• Time

Which of the following is wrong about the uses of Oscilloscope?

• To measure potential difference

• To measure short time intervals

• To display waveforms

• To measure current

Diagram below shows an audio signal generator connected to a Oscilloscope.

Which signal shows the loudest audio signal if each diagram has the same gain (Y) setting?

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What are the two main pieces of information does an oscilloscope provide?

• Current and Amplitude

• Frequency and current

• Amplitude and time

• Time and frequency

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Can you identify the shape of a wave on an oscilloscope?

• Yes

• No

Can you measure a square wave with an oscilloscope?

• No

• Yes

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Figure shows a wave form obtained from a signal generator connected to an Oscilloscope.

The gain Y setting setting on the Oscilloscope is:

Y = 0.5 v per cm

Determine the frequency of the signal

• 1 volt

• 2 volts

• 3 volts

• 4 volts

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Diagram shows the trace on an Oscilloscope screen. The time-base is set at 5mS (0.005 S) per division. What is the frequency of the wave form on the Oscilloscope?

• 0.2 Hz

• 0.04 Hz

• 40 Hz

• 200 Hz

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