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प्रश्न
The process of superimposing a low frequency signal on a high frequency wave is_______ .
पर्याय
detection
mixing
modulation
attenuation
उत्तर
modulation
The process of superimposing a low frequency signal on a high frequency wave is known as modulation.
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