CRT
i) Produces 625 times per second
ii) Has two time bases
iii) Deflection is caused by magnetic field.
CRO
i) Produces 25 lines per second
ii) Has one time base
iii) Deflection is caused by electric field.
johnmulu answered the question on February 20, 2017 at 06:00
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