Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Practical circuits

Practical circuits — practice question

A transmitter sends out a pulse of electromagnetic waves towards a reflector. The pulse is then bounced back and arrives again at the transmitter. A detector is placed at the transmitter. The outgoing pulse and the returning pulse are shown on a cathode-ray oscilloscope (CRO), as illustrated. The pulse needs $6.3\,\mu\text{s}$ to move from the transmitter to the reflector. What is the CRO time-base setting?

  • A$2.1\,\mu\text{s cm}^{-1}$
  • B$3.2\,\mu\text{s cm}^{-1}$
  • C$4.2\,\mu\text{s cm}^{-1}$
  • D$6.3\,\mu\text{s cm}^{-1}$

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