A 60 Hz Sine Wave Completes ________ Cycles Every 10

question 60

Multiple Choice

A 60 Hz sine wave completes ________ cycles every 10 seconds.

• A)600
• B)1/16
• C)10
• D)6

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Definitions:

Medulla

Part of the brainstem involved in regulating vital body functions such as heart rate, breathing, and blood pressure.

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem that is involved in regulating wakefulness and sleep cycles.

EEG Recording

A technique that records the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp.

Alpha Rhythm

A pattern of regular pulses, between 8 and 12 per second, visible in the EEG of a person who is relaxed but awake and typically has her eyes closed.