Question

The oscilloscope is set to measure 2 volts per division on the vertical scale. The oscilloscope display a sinusoidal voltage that vertically covers 3.6 divisions from positive to negative peak. What is the peak to peak voltage of this signal

Answer 1

Answer: 7.2V

Step-by-step explanation:

Peak values or peak to peak voltage are calculated from RMS values, which implies VP = VRMS × √2, (assuming the source is a pure sine wave).

Since it's a sinusoidal voltage and measuring from an oscilloscope, the peak to peak voltage is gotten thus:

No of division X Volts/divisions

So, 3.6 x 2V = 7.2V