To determine which probe can be used to measure a voltage of 60V using an oscilloscope (CRO) with a maximum input of 10V, we need to understand the concept of a probe attenuation factor.
A probe attenuation factor is used to reduce the voltage seen by the oscilloscope. The most common types are:
Given that the maximum input voltage the CRO can handle is 10V, we need a probe that reduces 60V to less than or equal to 10V. The 10x probe attenuates the voltage by a factor of 10:
\(V_{\text{CRO}} = \frac{V_{\text{input}}}{\text{attenuation factor}} = \frac{60 \, \text{V}}{10} = 6 \, \text{V}\)
This output of 6V is within the safe input range for the CRO (10V maximum). Let's evaluate the options:
Therefore, the correct answer is 10x, as it reduces the voltage to a level within the CRO's limit without unnecessary attenuation.
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