Frequency & Period: Is 1/29000 Correct?

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The discussion revolves around the relationship between frequency and period in the context of a frequency of 29 kHz. Participants are examining the calculation of the period and the interpretation of measurements from an oscilloscope.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants are questioning the correctness of the calculated period based on the given frequency and discussing potential misinterpretations of oscilloscope readings.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants exploring different interpretations of the measurements and calculations. Some guidance has been offered regarding the potential for misreading the oscilloscope.

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There is uncertainty regarding the units of measurement (milliseconds vs. seconds) and the accuracy of the oscilloscope reading, which are being discussed among participants.

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If I have a frequency of 29k Hz, then the period is 1/29000, which is 3.44 * 10^-5 second
Is this correct?

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Are you not sure about your calculator?
 
I am not sure about whether it is ms or second as when I try to read it from the scope I got .33 ms
 
In that case it should be 0.034 ms.
 
you mean I might have misread the scope?
 
Yes.
 

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