Oscilloscope Flashcards
1
Q
What does the wave trace on the oscilloscope represent?
A
Displacement of a wave over a period of time.
2
Q
What does the volts/div dial do?
A
Volts/division
Changes how much each vertical square is worth.
3
Q
What does the time base dial do?
A
Changes how much each horizontal square is worth.
4
Q
How do you measure amplitude?
A
Count how many vertical squares from origin to the line, then multiplying it by the volts/div.
5
Q
How do you measure time period?
A
Counting how many horizontal squares for one wavelength, then multiplying this by the time base setting.
6
Q
What equation do we use to calculate frequency based on measurements taken by the oscilloscope?
A
f=1/T
