Question 7
The following trace is
seen on the screen of a cathode-ray oscilloscope.
The setting of the
time-base is then changed from 10 ms cm-1 to 20 ms cm-1 and the Y-plate sensitivity remains constant.
Which trace is now seen on the screen?
Reference: Past Exam Paper – June 2016 Paper 13 Q5
Solution:
Answer:
C.
The time-base setting
affect the trace horizontally while the Y-plate sensitivity affects the trace
vertically.
Initially, the time-base
setting is 10 ms cm-1.
The period T occupies 4
cm.
Period T = 4 × 10 = 40 ms
The time-base setting is
changed to 20 ms cm-1.
Even if the setting is
changed, the period of the wave remains the same.
Period T = 40 ms
From the new setting, 1 cm
represents 20 ms. The period will now be correspond to 2 cm. That is, in 2 cm,
we can obtain a complete wave.
The Y-plate sensitivity
has not been changed. So, the amplitude of the trace remains as it was
initially.
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