An oscilloscope's volts/division switch is set on 50 mV/div. If the vertical deflection of the oscilloscope's trace is 1.6 division, what voltage is being measured?
A)1.6 mV
B)80 mV
C)0.008 V
D)50 mV

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The voltage being measured is calculated by multiplying the volts/division setting by the number of divisions. Here, 50 mV/div * 1.6 divisions = 80 mV.

An Oscilloscope's Volts/division Switch Is Set on 50 MV/div