PHYSICS FORM 4 CATHODE RAYS AND CATHODE RAY TUBE CAT 3

NAME: ……………………………..…………………ADM NO.: …………….. CLASS: ……………...

1. State three properties of cathode rays. (3mks)

2. State one property that shows cathode rays have both wave and particulate nature. (1mk)

3. State two uses of the CRO. (2mks)

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

5. State two functions of anode in the CRO. (2mks)

6. State the function of the grid in a Cathode Ray tube. (CRT) (1mk)

7. Name the three main parts of a Cathode Ray Tube in an oscilloscope. (3mks)

8. State three advantages of a C.R.O over conventional meters. (3mks)

9. The figure below represents a cathode ray oscilloscope (C.R.O)

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A B C D
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i) Name the parts labeled A and B. (2mks)

ii) What are the functions of parts labeled D and E. (2mks)

iii) Explain how electrons are produced. (1mk)

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

10. The figure below shows a cathode ray oscilloscope.

i) Name the parts labelled. A and B. (2mks)

ii) Sate the function of B. (1mk)

iii) State and explain the function of the grid. (2mks)

iv) State and explain what would be observed on the screen of an a.c. voltage is connected across
the Y-plate. (2mks)

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v. State how the deflection system of a television differs from that of a CRO. (1mk)

vi. Explain why the cathode oscilloscope must be evacuated. (1mk)

11. 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 5ms/div, and the y-again is at 100V/div, determine:
i) The frequency of the a.c signal. (2mks)

ii) The peak voltage of the input signal. (3mks)

12. 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 120v/division.

Determine

(i) The frequency of the a.c signal. (3mks)

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

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13. A TV tube uses a voltage of 4550V to accelerate electrons released from its cathode by
thermionic emission.
(i) What is meant by thermionic emission? (1mk)

(ii) How is thermionic emission is achieved in the CRT. (1mk)

14. A CRO screen with 1cm squares displays this trace.

The Y- gain is set o.5v/cm and the time base is set at 5ms/cm. Determine:

(i) the voltage. (1mk)

(ii) the frequency of the signal. (2mks)

BY KIMUTAI SONOIYA

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