Q89 / 90 · JEE Main 2012 (19 May Online) · Physics

Given the electric field of a complete amplitude modulated wave as $$ \vec{E}=\hat{i} E_c\left(1+\frac{E_m}{E_c} \cos \omega_m t\right) \cos \omega_c t $$ Where the subscript c stands for the carrier wave and $\mathrm{m}$ for the modulating signal. The frequencies present in the modulated wave are

  • A
    $\omega_c$ and $\sqrt{\omega_c^2+\omega_m^2}$
  • Correct answer
    B
    $\omega_c, \omega_c+\omega_m$ and $\omega_c-\omega_m$
  • C
    $\omega_c$ and $\omega_m$
  • D
    $\omega_c$ and $\sqrt{\omega_c \omega_m}$

Solution

The frequencies present in amplitude modulated wave are : Carrier frequency $=\omega_c$ Upper side band frequency $=\omega_c+\omega_m$ Lower side band frequency $=\omega_c-\omega_m$.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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