A baseband signal of 3.5 MHz frequency is modulated with a carrier signal of 3.5 GHz frequency using amplitude modulation method. What should be the minimum size of antenna required to transmit the modulated signal?
A baseband signal of 3.5 MHz frequency is modulated with a carrier signal of 3.5 GHz frequency using amplitude modulation method. What should be the minimum size of antenna required to transmit the modulated signal?
- 42.8 m
- 42.8 mm
- 21.4 mm
- 21.4 m
The Correct Option is C
Solution and Explanation
\(ν_c\) = 3.5×109 Hz
∴ λ=\(\frac{c}{\nu}\)
λ=\(\frac{3×10^8}{3.5×10^9}\) = \(8.57×10^{−24}\)
∴ Size of antenna = \(\frac{\lambda}{4}\)
= \(\frac{8.57×10^{−24}}4\)
= \(21.4 mm\)
The correct option is (C) : 21.4 mm
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