Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Communication

Question:

The sound waves after being converted into electrical waves are not transmitted as such because : 

Options:

they travel with the speed of sound

the frequency is not constant

they are heavily absorbed by the atmosphere

the height of antenna has to be increased several times

Correct Answer:

they are heavily absorbed by the atmosphere

Explanation:

The sound waves get absorbed in the atmosphere which is why they cannot be transmitted as such after being converted into electrical signals.