Digital vs. Analog Signals

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What type of signals did traditional phone lines originally use?

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Analog signals are used in traditional phone lines.

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What type of signal do modern television broadcasts primarily use?

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Modern television broadcasts primarily use digital signals.

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What is a disadvantage of digital signals?

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Digital signals can lead to more complex systems.

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What is a key characteristic of analog signals?

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Analog signals have infinite possible values.

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Which type of signal is more susceptible to noise and distortion?

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Analog signals are more susceptible to noise and distortion.

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Define digital signals.

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Digital signals represent data as discrete values, typically in binary form.

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Define analog signals.

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Analog signals represent data as continuous waves.

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What is an example of a device that uses analog signals?

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A traditional radio uses analog signals.

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What is an example of a device that uses digital signals?

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A computer uses digital signals.

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How do digital signals transmit information?

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Digital signals transmit information by encoding data into binary format.