Question 282Electricity & Electronics - QMED
70% to passWhich of the waveshapes shown in the illustration is termed a ramp or sawtooth wave? Illustration EL-0088
AA
BB
CC
DE
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C. The waveform labeled C in the illustration EL-0088 is termed a ramp or sawtooth wave. This type of waveform has a linear rise followed by a sudden drop, creating a shape resembling the teeth of a saw. The other options are incorrect because: A) is a sine wave, B) is a square wave, and D) is a pulse wave - none of which have the characteristic ramp or sawtooth shape of the correct answer, C.
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