Module 3: Analog and Digital Signals

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What type of signal is more affected by noise and greatly affects the quality of the signal?

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Analog

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What type of signal is characterized as a continuous signal?

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Analog

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

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What is the term for a signal that can take any value within a given range?

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Analog signal

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What type of signal is represented by discrete values?

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Digital signal

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What is the primary characteristic of a digital signal?

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It is a discrete signal that represents data in binary form.

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NGSS.HS-PS4-2

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What type of signal is used to create the earliest recordings of music and sounds?

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Analog

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

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What is the main disadvantage of analog signals compared to digital signals?

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Analog signals are more susceptible to noise and distortion.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-3

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What is an example of a digital signal?

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A computer's binary data.

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What is the difference between analog and digital signals in terms of representation?

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Analog signals represent information in a continuous form, while digital signals represent information in discrete values.

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What is the effect of noise on analog signals?

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Noise can distort the signal, leading to a loss of quality and clarity.