Electrical Engineering Signals problem

In summary: Therefore, all of the above statements are likely to be correct. In summary, the conversation discusses three different problems and their possible solutions. The first problem involves a sensor placed on a car engine to record its vibration, and the answer is believed to be all of the above. The second problem involves a 5Hz sinusoid being convolved with a rectangular pulse, and the answer is believed to be none of the above due to noise components. The third problem involves using a signal generator and dual trace oscilloscope to measure the response of an optical fibre system, and the answer is believed to be all of the above as both magnitude and impulse response can be measured.
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Problem: A sensor was placed on a car engine to record its vibration. If the speed of the engine is 4rev/s. Which of the following is true?
A. The amplitude spectrum of the signal is symmetrical about f=0
B. The phase spectrum is not important in determining the vibration heard.
C. The amplitude spectrum will exhibit spikes at multiples of 4Hz.
D. All of the above

My guess: D
Explaination: A is correct because the signal is real. therefore amp spect is symmetrical.
B is correct because for human ears, the phase spectrum is not important for sound recognition. C is correct because the engine is vibrating at 4Hz, therefore the sound components are multiples of 4Hz.


Problem: A 5Hz sinusoid is convolved with a rectangular pulse of width 7.1s. What is the result?
A. sinusoid with period 0.2s
B. periodic square wave of period 0.2s
C. sinusoid of 7.3s
D. none of the above

My guess: D
Explaination: 7.3/0.2 has a remainder of 0.1. Which implies that result will not be a 'easily described' waveform. With noise components towards the end.


Problem: A signal generator and a dual trace oscilloscope are available. Which of the following statements is likely to be correct on the task of measuring the reponse of an optical fibre system?
A. Magnitude response can be measured.
B. Impulse response can be measured
C. All of the above
D. None of the above.
 
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My guess: CExplaination: The signal generator and dual trace oscilloscope are capable of measuring both the magnitude and impulse response of the optical fibre system.
 

Related to Electrical Engineering Signals problem

1. What is an electrical engineering signal?

An electrical engineering signal is a physical phenomenon that carries information. It can be in the form of voltage, current, or electromagnetic waves, and is used to transmit and process information in various electrical and electronic systems.

2. What are the types of signals in electrical engineering?

The two main types of signals in electrical engineering are analog and digital signals. Analog signals are continuous and vary in amplitude, while digital signals are discrete and have only two possible values (0 and 1).

3. How are signals analyzed in electrical engineering?

Signals are analyzed using various techniques such as Fourier transforms, Laplace transforms, and time-domain analysis. These techniques help to analyze the frequency, amplitude, and phase of a signal, and can be used to design and optimize electrical systems.

4. What are some common signal processing techniques used in electrical engineering?

Some common signal processing techniques used in electrical engineering include filtering, modulation, demodulation, and sampling. These techniques are used to manipulate and extract information from signals for various applications.

5. How is noise dealt with in electrical engineering signals?

Noise can affect the accuracy and reliability of signals in electrical engineering. To deal with noise, techniques such as noise filtering, error correction, and signal amplification are used. Additionally, proper shielding and grounding of electrical systems can also help reduce noise interference.

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