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O-LevelPhysicsElectricity5054/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q361 Mark

An oscilloscope is connected to a d.c. power supply. The time-base on the oscilloscope is switched off. What is seen on the screen of the oscilloscope?

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Adot in the center
Bdot slightly off-center
Cvertical line
Dhorizontal line

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A: dot in the center

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Topic
Electricity, O-Level Physics (syllabus 5054). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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