Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Characteristics of alternating currents

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

Data can be carried either by an analogue signal or by a digital signal.
(a(i)1)

Explain what the term analogue signal means.

(a(i)2)[3]

Explain what the term digital signal means.

(a(ii))[2]

State two benefits of the transmission of data in digital form.

(b(i))[2]

Describe the role of the ADC (analogue-to-digital converter).

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why the transmission cable has a number of channels.

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