Radio communications: In broadcasting and electronics, the abbreviation AM stands for what? Identify the type of modulation referenced by AM in radio transmission. Choose the correct expansion.

Q: Radio communications: In broadcasting and electronics, the abbreviation AM stands for what? Identify the type of modulation referenced by AM in radio transmission. Choose the correct expansion.

Concept AM means Amplitude Modulation, where the carrier amplitude varies in proportion to the message signal. Final Answer Amplitude Modulation

Difficulty: Easy

Amplitude Modulation
Analog Multiplexing
Average Modulation
Adaptive Multiplexing

Correct Answer: Amplitude Modulation

Explanation:

Concept
AM means Amplitude Modulation, where the carrier amplitude varies in proportion to the message signal.

Final Answer
Amplitude Modulation

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