Digital vs. Analog Signals

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What is a key characteristic of analog signals?

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They have infinite possible values.

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Which format is better for storing large amounts of data?

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Digital format.

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Modern television broadcasts primarily use what type of signal?

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Digital signals.

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Electronic Health Records (EHRs) primarily use what format?

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Digital format.

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What happens to analog signals over long distances?

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They degrade.

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Define digital signal.

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A signal that represents data as discrete values, typically in binary form.

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Define analog signal.

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A signal that represents data as continuous values.

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What is an example of a digital device?

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A smartphone.

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What is an example of an analog device?

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A vinyl record player.

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How do digital signals transmit data?

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By using discrete values (0s and 1s).