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Fun with Amplitude Modulation

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is amplitude modulation?

a)

Amplitude modulation is a method of varying the amplitude of a carrier wave to encode information.

b)

A process that involves changing the phase of a carrier wave to transmit data.

c)

A technique used to increase the bandwidth of a signal without changing its amplitude.

d)

A method of varying the frequency of a carrier wave to encode information.

2.

Can you name a device that uses amplitude modulation?

a)

AM radio transmitter

b)

Satellite phone

c)

Digital audio player

d)

FM radio transmitter

3.

What happens to the sound when we change the amplitude?

a)

Changing the amplitude has no effect on the sound.

b)

Changing the amplitude affects the loudness of the sound.

c)

Changing the amplitude only affects the duration of the sound.

d)

Changing the amplitude affects the pitch of the sound.

4.

Is amplitude modulation used in radios?

a)

Yes, amplitude modulation is used in radios.

b)

Yes, but only in digital radios.

c)

No, amplitude modulation is not used in radios.

d)

Amplitude modulation is only used in television broadcasts.

5.

What does AM stand for in amplitude modulation?

a)

Amplitude Modulation Signal

b)

Amplitude Modulation Frequency

c)

Amplitude

d)

Amplitude Measurement

6.

Can you hear music on an AM radio?

a)

No, AM radios cannot pick up any audio signals.

b)

No, AM radios only receive talk shows.

c)

Yes, you can hear music on an AM radio.

d)

Yes, but only classical music can be heard.

7.

What is the main purpose of amplitude modulation?

a)

To reduce interference in communication systems.

b)

To enhance sound quality in audio recordings.

c)

To increase the power of radio signals.

d)

To encode information for transmission over radio waves.

8.

Does amplitude modulation change the frequency of a signal?

a)

Amplitude modulation alters the frequency while keeping the amplitude constant.

b)

Amplitude modulation can increase the frequency of a signal.

c)

No, amplitude modulation does not change the frequency of the original signal.

d)

Yes, amplitude modulation changes the frequency of the original signal.

9.

What type of waves does amplitude modulation use?

a)

Radio waves

b)

Sound waves

c)

Seismic waves

d)

Light waves

10.

Can you think of a song that might be played on AM radio?

a)

Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson

b)

Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

c)

Hotel California by the Eagles

d)

Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen