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Question
A signal of 5 kHz frequency is amplitude modulated on a carrier wave of frequency 2 MHz. What are the frequencies of the side bands produced?
Solution
The frequencies of the side bands produced are
Maximum frequency: 5 kHz + 2 MHz
=5 x 10-3 MHz + 2 MHz
=0.005 + 2 = 2.005 MHz
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