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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

In a cellular phone network, a region is split into several cells, and each cell has its own base station.
(a)[4]

Suggest and explain two reasons why a region is split into a number of cells.

(b)[4]

A passenger in a car is using a mobile phone while the car travels through several cells. Outline how the phone call is kept continuous.

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