Physics 5054 · O Level · Uses of an oscilloscope

Uses of an oscilloscope — practice question

A student uses a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) to measure a voltage.
(a)[1]

In the space below, draw a circuit diagram that includes a battery, a switch, a fixed resistor and a variable resistor, all joined in series.

(b)[1]

The c.r.o. is used to measure the voltage across the fixed resistor. On your circuit diagram, mark the two points $A$ and $B$ where the c.r.o. connects to the circuit.

(c)[1]

State which control knob is adjusted to move the dot to the centre of the screen, as shown in Fig. 3.1b.

(d(i))[1]

Calculate the voltage $V_{AB}$ across the fixed resistor.

(d(ii))[1]

The resistance of the variable resistor is reduced. State what happens to the dot on the screen.

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