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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A picture of an oscilloscope.
An oscilloscope is a measuring instrument used to measure the frequency and amplitude of oscillations.
About Oscilloscopes
- Oscilloscopes display the information on a screen with the amplitude on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.
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| This is a high amplitude wave on an oscilloscope screen. | This is a low amplitude wave on an oscilloscope screen. |
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| This is a low frequency wave on an oscilloscope screen. | This is a high frequency wave on an oscilloscope screen. |
Key Stage 4
Meaning
An oscilloscope is a measuring instrument used to measure the frequency and amplitude of oscillations.
About Oscilloscopes
- Oscilloscopes display the information on a screen with the amplitude on the y-axis and time on the x-axis.
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| This is a high amplitude wave on an oscilloscope screen. | This is a low amplitude wave on an oscilloscope screen. |
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| This is a low frequency wave on an oscilloscope screen. | This is a high frequency wave on an oscilloscope screen. |