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The document consists of a series of questions related to cathode ray oscilloscopes (C.R.O) and cathode rays, covering topics such as the components of a C.R.O, the production of electrons, thermionic emission, properties of cathode rays, and their applications. It also includes practical problems involving calculations of frequency and peak voltage based on oscilloscope readings. Additionally, it discusses modifications in television tubes and the reasons for using magnetic fields in deflection systems.

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The document consists of a series of questions related to cathode ray oscilloscopes (C.R.O) and cathode rays, covering topics such as the components of a C.R.O, the production of electrons, thermionic emission, properties of cathode rays, and their applications. It also includes practical problems involving calculations of frequency and peak voltage based on oscilloscope readings. Additionally, it discusses modifications in television tubes and the reasons for using magnetic fields in deflection systems.

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1. The figure below represents a cathode ray oscilloscope (C.R.

O)
E
A B C D
H

6V

F
i) Name the parts labeled A, B,C,D, E, and F (2mk)
G

ii) Explain how the electrons are produced in the tube. (2mk)

iii) What are the functions of parts labeled D and E (2mk

iv) Give a reason why the tube is evacuated. (1mk)

v) At what part of the cathode ray tube would the time base be connected.

vi) State TWO function of the anode. (1mk)

vii) State and explain what would be observed on the screen if an a.c.voltage is
connected across the y – plate

2. What is meant by thermionic emission? (1mk)

3. State TWO properties of cathode rays. (2mk)

4. State two uses of the CRO.

5. Name a suitable substance for coating inside the screen (1 mk)

6. Explain why the cathode of a CRO is coated with oxides of metals such as barium and
strontium.

7. State the function of the grid in a cathode ray tube (CRT) (1mk)
8. State one similarity and one difference between cathode rays and x – rays(2mk)

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9. Give two uses of a C.R.O (2mk)

10. State two advantages of a C.R.O as a voltmeter.

11. A Television tube is a cathode ray tube modified. State two modifications.

12. Give a reason why a colour T.V consumes more energy than a black and white TV.
(1mk)

13. In a television set, magnetic fields are preferred for use as deflection system instead
of electric fields. Explain. (2mk)

14. The fig. shows as simple form of cathode ray tube, which produces a sharp shadow of
a Maltese cross on a fluorescent screen. What property of cathode rays does the fig.
above illustrate and name two other properties. (3mks)
Maltese cross

Low voltage

Shadow

15. Figure below shows the pattern produced by an A.C voltage on a C.R.O screen. On
the same figure, show the pattern produced by the same voltage when the time base
is off.

16. The arrow in the fig. represents a stream of electrons moving in the plane of the
paper as shown.
A

B
How would the stream be deflected relative to the paper if:
(i) A is a N-pole and B is a S-pole. (1mk)

(ii) A is negatively charged and B is positively charged. (1mk)

17. The figure below shows a cathode ray beam entering a magnetic field, perpendicular
to the plane of the paper complete the diagram to show the path of the beam in the
field. (1mk)
. . .
Cathode rays

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18. The figure below shows the trace on the screen of an a.c signal connected to the y-
plates of C.R.O with time base on.

Given that the time control is 20ms/div, and the y-again is at 80V/div, determine:
i) The frequency of the a.c signal. (2mk)

ii) The peak voltage of the input signal (3mk)

19. Figure shows the trace on the screen of a C.R.O when an a.c signal is connected to
the Y-plates. Time base control is set at 10ms/division and y-gain sensitivity at
150V/division. Determine
(i) The frequency of the a.c signal. (3mk)

(ii) The peak voltage of the input signal.(2mk)

20. The figure below shows the trace on the screen of an a.c signal connected to the y-
plates of a C.R.O with time base on. Given that the time base control is 25ms/div and
the y-gain is at 200V/div determine the frequency of the a.c signal (2mk)

21. The graph in Figure was obtained on a cathode ray oscilloscope (CRO) screen when the
output of an a.c generator was connected to the input of the CRO. The time-base
calibration of the CRP was set at 20 milliseconds per division and the y- gain at
5v/div.
i)Determine the frequency of the voltage.

iii) On the same grid, redraw the graph for the same
voltage when the time base calibration is set at 40
milliseconds per division and the Y-gain at 10v/div.
(Show at least one complete cycle).

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