Explain, why high frequency carrier waves are needed for effective transmission of signals. A message signal of 12 kHz and peak voltage 20 V is used to modulate a carrier wave of frequency 12 MHz and peak voltage 30 V. Calculate the (i) modulation index (ii) side-band frequencies.

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Explain, why high frequency carrier waves are needed for effective transmission of signals.

A message signal of 12 kHz and peak voltage 20 V is used to modulate a carrier wave of frequency 12 MHz and peak voltage 30 V. Calculate the

(i) modulation index

(ii) side-band frequencies. 

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