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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2017 · Paper 12 · Question 4

9702Progressive waves

A student is investigating an electrical signal using a cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o). The frequency of the signal is 50 kHz. Which time-base setting on the oscilloscope should be used?

  1. A50 ms cm⁻¹
  2. B1 ms cm⁻¹
  3. C10 µs cm⁻¹
  4. D0.5 µs cm⁻¹

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Correct answer: C. 10 µs cm⁻¹

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