How Do Cell Phones Work?

How Do Cell Phones Work?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Physics, Computers

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains the evolution and functionalities of mobile phones, highlighting their role as small computers with built-in phones. It details how mobile phones operate using radio waves and cell towers to facilitate wireless communication. The tutorial also covers additional features like SMS and data transmission, explaining how these services work similarly to calls but involve data encoding and decoding.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a mobile phone?

To take photos

To browse the internet

To make and receive calls

To play games

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do mobile phones transmit and receive calls?

By infrared technology

Through satellite signals

Using fiber optic cables

Via radio waves and cell towers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What allows mobile phones to send and receive data simultaneously?

Bluetooth technology

Multi-frequency usage

Single frequency usage

Infrared technology

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the principle behind SMS and data transmission in mobile phones?

They use a different network than voice calls

They operate on the same principle as voice calls

They rely on satellite communication

They use a wired connection

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is data from the internet received by mobile phones?

Through the same channels as voice calls

Via satellite signals

Through a wired connection

Using a separate data network