Understanding dB in Wireless Communication

Understanding dB in Wireless Communication

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Physics, Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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This video tutorial explains how to convert between dB scale and normal scale, a common requirement in wireless communication and other fields. The instructor demonstrates the conversion process using a 3 dB example, showing how to convert it to a normal value and vice versa. The video also discusses the significance of the 3 dB cutoff in wireless communication and antenna propagation. Viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe for more tutorials.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to convert between dB and normal scale in wireless communication?

To simplify calculations

To frequently adjust power levels

To improve signal strength

To ensure compatibility with devices

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in converting 3 dB to a normal scale value?

Use the logarithmic scale

Multiply by 10

Divide by 10

Add 10

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of converting 3 dB to a normal scale value before rounding?

1.995

1.5

3.0

2.5

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the value 2 converted back to 3 dB?

By adding 10

By multiplying with 10 log 10

By subtracting 10

By dividing by 10

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of 3 dB in wireless communication?

It indicates a weak signal

It is the standard unit for all measurements

It is used as a cutoff frequency

It represents the maximum power level