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

Characteristics of alternating currents — practice question

Information can be sent along a range of communication channels.
(a(i))[1]

State one application, for each case, in which information is transmitted using microwaves.

(a(ii))[1]

State one application, for each case, where information is transported using coaxial cables.

(a(iii))[1]

State one application, for each case, where information is carried by wire pairs.

(b(i))[2]

A station on Earth sends a signal with initial power $3.1\,\text{kW}$ to a geostationary satellite. The signal received by the satellite has attenuation of $190\,\text{dB}$. Calculate the power of the signal received by the satellite.

(b(ii))[3]

State and explain the changes made to the signal before it is transmitted back to Earth, using your answer in (i).

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