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Which circuit component is primarily responsible for providing selectivity in a tuned radio frequency (TRF) AM receiver?
Which circuit component is primarily responsible for providing selectivity in a tuned radio frequency (TRF) AM receiver?
- RF amplifier
- Demodulator
- Resonant circuit (correct)
- Antenna
What is the purpose of using a parallel resonant circuit in a TRF AM receiver?
What is the purpose of using a parallel resonant circuit in a TRF AM receiver?
- To detect the modulated signal
- To provide a low impedance at the resonant frequency
- To provide a high impedance at the resonant frequency (correct)
- To amplify the signal at the resonant frequency
In a series resonant circuit used for selectivity, what happens at the resonant frequency?
In a series resonant circuit used for selectivity, what happens at the resonant frequency?
- The circuit acts as an open circuit
- The impedance is minimum (correct)
- The impedance is maximum
- The circuit acts as a short circuit
What is the relationship between the bandwidth and the Q-factor of a resonant circuit?
What is the relationship between the bandwidth and the Q-factor of a resonant circuit?
Which type of resonant circuit is commonly used in the RF amplifier stage of a TRF AM receiver?
Which type of resonant circuit is commonly used in the RF amplifier stage of a TRF AM receiver?
What is the primary advantage of using resonant circuits for selectivity in a TRF AM receiver?
What is the primary advantage of using resonant circuits for selectivity in a TRF AM receiver?
In a parallel resonant circuit used for selectivity, what happens to the impedance at frequencies above and below the resonant frequency?
In a parallel resonant circuit used for selectivity, what happens to the impedance at frequencies above and below the resonant frequency?
What is the effect of increasing the Q-factor of a resonant circuit used for selectivity in a TRF AM receiver?
What is the effect of increasing the Q-factor of a resonant circuit used for selectivity in a TRF AM receiver?
Which type of resonant circuit is preferred for applications requiring a narrow bandwidth and high selectivity?
Which type of resonant circuit is preferred for applications requiring a narrow bandwidth and high selectivity?
What is the role of the tuning load in the RF amplifier stage of a TRF AM receiver?
What is the role of the tuning load in the RF amplifier stage of a TRF AM receiver?
