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A-LevelPhysicsWaves9702/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q41 Mark

A cathode-ray oscilloscope (c.r.o.) displays a waveform as shown. [Figure 4.1] The time interval between two adjacent peaks of the waveform is 0.006 s. What is the time-base setting of the c.r.o.?

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A2 µs/division

B20 µs/division

C2 ms/division

D3 ms/division

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 ms/division

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Topic: Waves, A-Level Physics (syllabus 9702). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Physics, Oct/Nov 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 4.

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