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Module 1: Analog Modulation

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In amplitude modulation, the total bandwidth required is
(i) fm
(ii) 2fm
(iii) fc + fm
(iv) fc - fm

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Answer

Correct Option: (ii) 2fm2f_m

Explanation

Amplitude Modulation: s(t)=Ac[1+μm(t)]cos⁡ωcts(t)=A_c[1+\mu m(t)]\cos\omega_c t with baseband m(t)m(t) bandwidth fmf_m.

Spectrum: carrier at fcf_c plus upper sideband fc+fmf_c+f_m and lower fc−fmf_c-f_m.

Total transmission bandwidth:
BT=(fc+fm)−(fc−fm)=2fmB_T = (f_c+f_m)-(f_c-f_m)=2f_m

If fm=5f_m=5 kHz, B=10B=10 kHz.

Other options: fmf_m would be SSB, fc±fmf_c\pm f_m are sideband frequencies, not bandwidth.

Final Answer

AM bandwidth =2fm=2f_m → Option (ii).

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