Radio communications: Expand the abbreviation AM. In broadcast engineering and signal processing, what does the term AM stand for? Choose the correct expansion.
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Correct Answer: Amplitude Modulation
Explanation
GivenAbbreviation: AM in radio communications.
Concept/ApproachAM is a method where the amplitude of a carrier wave is varied in proportion to the message (audio) signal.
Key pointAM = Amplitude Modulation.
Common pitfallsDo not confuse with FM (Frequency Modulation) or PM (Phase Modulation).
Final AnswerAmplitude Modulation.