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oscilloscopes
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an electronic instrument used to graphically display and analyze voltage signals over time, showing the waveform's amplitude, frequency, and other characteristics
- The engineer used an oscilloscope to troubleshoot the circuit and identify the faulty component.
- In the physics lab, students used an oscilloscope to observe and measure the frequency of sound waves.
- The technician calibrated the oscilloscope before conducting tests on the electrical system.
- The researcher recorded brainwave patterns using an oscilloscope during the study.
- The oscilloscope's screen displayed a clear waveform of the audio signal from the microphone.
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