Calculating Frequency Absolute Error for Oscilloscope Measurements in kHz

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To calculate the absolute error of the frequency for the given oscilloscope measurements, first determine the frequency using the formula f = 1/T, where T is the period derived from the time scale and the number of cycles. The total time for 8 cycles is calculated by multiplying the time scale by the number of divisions, yielding a period that can be used to find the frequency. The absolute error can then be calculated by considering the uncertainties in both the distance and time scale measurements. The final result should be expressed in kHz and rounded to two decimal places. Accurate calculations are essential for precise measurements in oscilloscopes.
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If the distance on the oscilloscope screen for 8 cycles is 9.8+/-0.1 divisions and the time scale is (2.50+/-0.01). What is the absolute error of the frequency of this waveform? Calculate your value to 2 decimal places with unit of kHz.

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