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The function generator claims to have an output impedance of 50\u03a9.\u00a0 Is this true?\u00a0 Can you make a rough estimate of what the actual output impedance is, based on the screen capture above?<\/p>\n
Note: Random guessing is not allowed.\u00a0 Please show that you made some honest attempt to solve the problem, even if it is by unconventional means!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Part 1: An HP 3312A function generator is connected to an Agilent DSO1014A oscilloscope via a length of coaxial cable.\u00a0 The function generator is set to generate a square wave of frequency 1MHz. Based on the screen capture below, what is the length of the coax cable? 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