What is the optimal time-base setting for a c.r.o display?

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To determine the optimal time-base setting for a cathode ray oscilloscope (C.R.O) display, one must calculate the period of the signal, which in this case is 0.02 seconds per revolution. The display width of 10 cm suggests that a time base setting should allow for approximately 5 revolutions to be visible. It is essential to select a time base that distinctly shows separate pulses without them appearing too close together. A slower setting may display more pulses, but could result in overlapping, while a faster setting might only capture part of a pulse. The goal is to find a balance that effectively visualizes both positive and negative voltage changes as the signal cycles.
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How to find the time-base setting?

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Firstly, I calculated the period of the revolution..
3000 Rev -> 60s
1 Rev -> 0.02s
Then, how to calculate the time base setting?

Do we need to estimate which is the most suitable one?
If the display is 10cm wide then, 0.1/0.02= 5 rev ?
 
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Yes, estimating the most suitable one is the way to go. Work out how many cycles of the signal will appear on the display for each of the timebase settings and select one that will most distinctly show (to the naked eye) separate pulses.
 
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Yes, estimating the most suitable one is the way to go. Work out how many cycles of the signal will appear on the display for each of the timebase settings and select one that will most distinctly show (to the naked eye) separate pulses.
Ok, thanks !
 
This is a tricky question. Obviously the slowest setting will show the most pulses, but will they appear too close together? The fastest setting might show only one pulse or only part of it. Also the pulse should go both positive and negative (volts) as the magnet passes the coil.
 

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