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GATE 2014 EE (EE1) – Question 30

Electrical and Electronic Measurements · Oscilloscopes, Error analysis · 1 mark · Multiple choice

In an oscilloscope screen, linear sweep is applied at the ______.

  1. vertical axis
  2. horizontal axis
  3. origin
  4. horizontal and vertical axes

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Correct answer: (B) horizontal axis

Explanation

The linear time-base sweep drives horizontal deflection so that horizontal position represents elapsed time. The measured input normally controls the vertical axis. Therefore linear sweep is applied to the **horizontal axis,B**.