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Electromagnetic Spectrum Frequency Ranges Quiz

Test your knowledge on the frequency ranges of the electromagnetic spectrum and their corresponding propagation characteristics. From Extremely Low Frequency to Medium Frequency, this quiz covers various bands and their uses.

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What distinguishes an analog wave from a digital wave?

Analog waves have continuously varying amplitude and time, while digital waves have discrete states.

Which statement accurately describes a digital wave?

Digital waves have fixed amplitude but variable pulse width and frequency.

In the context of networking media, what is the defining characteristic of wired or bounded media?

They use cables as the physical path for transmitting data.

What type of media is not bounded by physical geography in transmitting data?

<p>Wireless media</p> Signup and view all the answers

In networking, what is the most significant advantage of wireless media over wired media?

<p>No physical restrictions on data transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor determines the frequency of a wave?

<p>Rate of oscillation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to refer to the horizontal distance of a wave?

<p>Wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

In analog waves, what is measured in volts, amperes, or watts?

<p>Amplitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does frequency refer to in the context of waves?

<p>Number of waves made per second</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute of a wave describes the position of the waveform relative to time zero?

<p>Phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

What unit is used to measure frequency?

<p>Hertz</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which attribute of a wave is measured in meters in SI units?

<p>Wavelength</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency range is commonly used for military systems and submarine communication?

<p>Low Frequency (LF) - 30 KHz to 300 KHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency range is typically associated with commercial AM radio broadcasting?

<p>Medium Frequency (MF) - 300 kHz to 3 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main propagation characteristic of Sky-Wave (SW) propagation for frequencies in the Medium Frequency (MF) range?

<p>Ionospheric propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which frequency range is commonly used for international broadcasting and long-distance aircraft communication?

<p>High Frequency (HF) - 3 MHz to 30 MHz</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which wireless medium technology refers to short-range communication using the frequency range of 0.3 THz to 300 THz?

<p>Infrared</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary propagation characteristic of Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) waves in the frequency range of 30 Hz to 300 Hz?

<p>Ground Wave propagation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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