use an oscillocope to determine frequency Flashcards
1
Q
What does each horizontal square represent?
A
Each horizontal square on oscilloscope screen represents a certain time interval.
2
Q
What is the time interval of a horizontal square called?
A
timebase
3
Q
Which direction is timebase?
A
Horizontal
4
Q
What is the graph called?
A
the trace
5
Q
How can the trace height be adjusted?
A
by adjusting the y sensitivity
6
Q
what is y sensitivity measured in?
A
volts per cm
7
Q
Which direction is y sensitivity?
A
Vertical
8
Q
What is the list of apparatus for investigating frequency of a sound wave?
A
Signal generator, Loudspeaker, Microphone, Oscilloscope
9
Q
How do you calculate frequency?
A
1 / time period (timebase)
