Physics 5054 · O Level · Uses of an oscilloscope

Uses of an oscilloscope — practice question

Fig. 10.1 illustrates the fundamental arrangement of a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.). Electrons land on the centre of the screen, creating a bright spot. A microphone is attached to a c.r.o. so that a sound wave can be shown. Fig. 10.2 presents the trace on the c.r.o. The c.r.o. settings are: Y-gain $0.5\,\text{V/division}$; time base $2.0\,\text{ms/division}$.
(a(i))[3]

On Fig. 10.1, enter the names of parts B, D, E and F in the spaces given.

(a(ii)-1)[1]

State the purpose served by part B.

(a(ii)-2)[1]

State the purpose served by part D.

(a(iii))[1]

State the useful energy change that happens as electrons strike the screen of the c.r.o.

(a(iv))[2]

Describe how the c.r.o. turns the spot into a horizontal line.

(b(i)-1)[1]

Determine the maximum voltage.

(b(i)-2)[2]

Determine the time for one oscillation.

(b(i)-3)[2]

Determine the frequency of the sound wave.

(b(ii))[2]

The c.r.o. settings stay unchanged. On Fig. 10.2, sketch the trace of a sound wave with a smaller amplitude and a lower frequency.

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