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Radio Waves and Applications — Quiz

Question 9 • Physics

How are amplitude modulation and frequency modulation techniques similar?

Answer
A
Both modify the pulse of a carrier wave.
B
Both transform electrical signals into sound waves.
C
Both are used by cell phones to produce images.
D
Both are used by radio stations to transmit sound.

Explanation

Amplitude modulation (AM) and frequency modulation (FM) both encode information by changing a carrier wave in different ways. Radio stations use both techniques to transmit sound signals to receivers. AM changes the carrier wave’s amplitude, while FM changes its frequency, so they do not both modify its pulse.

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