Digital and Analog Signals

Digital and Analog Signals

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Flashcard

Science

8th Grade

Practice Problem

Easy

NGSS
MS-PS4-3, MS-PS4-1

Standards-aligned

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Digital Signals?

Back

Digital signals are signals that represent data as discrete values, typically in binary code (0s and 1s). They are used in computers and digital devices.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are Analog Signals?

Back

Analog signals are continuous signals that represent physical measurements. They can take any value within a given range and are used in devices like radios and traditional telephones.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main difference between Digital and Analog Signals?

Back

The main difference is that digital signals are discrete and represent data in binary form, while analog signals are continuous and represent physical quantities.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a device that uses Digital Signals.

Back

Examples include computers, smartphones, and digital cameras.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Give an example of a device that uses Analog Signals.

Back

Examples include traditional landline telephones and analog radios.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for a signal to be continuous?

Back

A continuous signal can take any value within a range, meaning it does not have fixed steps or levels.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean for a signal to be discrete?

Back

A discrete signal can only take specific values, often represented in binary form.

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS4-3

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