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DEM08 RC Circuit

Objective:

Use an oscilloscope to observe how varying the values of resistance (R) and capacitance (C) affects a square-wave AC signal.

Apparatus:

  • Oscilloscope – Tektronix TDS 2012C
  • RIGOL DG 822 Pro Function Generator
  • Stark Resistance Substitution Box RS-1
  • Stark Capacitor Substitution Box CS-1
  • BNC adapters (3 sets)
  • Leads

Method:

Set up the circuit as shown in the picture below.

RC Circuit

RC Circuit Setup

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