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Why is the amplitude of modulating signal kept less than the amplitude of carrier wave ?

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If amplitude of modulating signal `(A_m)` exceeds
the amplitude of carrier wave `(A_c)`, the carrier is
over modulated `(mu_a gt1)`. This causes distortion
during reception.
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