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Question 1

A wireless local area network (Wi-Fi) uses high-frequency radio waves of frequency 2.4×109 Hz2.4 \times 10^9\text{ Hz}2.4×109 Hz to transmit and receive data between devices.

The speed of these waves in air is 3.0×108 m/s3.0 \times 10^8\text{ m/s}3.0×108 m/s.

a.

Calculate the wavelength of these radio waves in air.

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b.

State two reasons why waves in this frequency range are used for Wi-Fi systems.

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c.

Wireless networks use digital signals to communicate.

Describe, with the aid of a diagram, how a digital signal differs from an analogue signal.

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d.

State two advantages of using digital signals rather than analogue signals.

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198 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Electromagnetic spectrum, covering Electromagnetic spectrum. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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