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A: The bandwidth of a modulated signal is `2f_(m)` in amplitude modulation, where `f_(m)` is the frequency of the modulating signal.
R: In case of amplitude modulation the frequency of a modulated signal is equal to the frequency of the carrier wave.

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To solve the assertion and reason question, we need to analyze both statements provided in the question. ### Step 1: Understand the Assertion The assertion states that "the bandwidth of a modulated signal is `2f_m` in amplitude modulation, where `f_m` is the frequency of the modulating signal." - In amplitude modulation (AM), the bandwidth is defined as the difference between the upper and lower side frequencies. - The upper side frequency (USB) is given by \( f_c + f_m \) and the lower side frequency (LSB) is given by \( f_c - f_m \). - Therefore, the bandwidth \( B \) can be calculated as: \[ B = (f_c + f_m) - (f_c - f_m) = 2f_m \] This confirms that the assertion is true. ### Step 2: Understand the Reason The reason states that "in case of amplitude modulation, the frequency of the modulated signal is equal to the frequency of the carrier wave." - In amplitude modulation, the modulated signal consists of the carrier wave and the sidebands created by the modulating signal. - The frequency of the modulated signal is not equal to the frequency of the carrier wave. Instead, it contains the carrier frequency \( f_c \) and frequencies \( f_c \pm f_m \) due to modulation. - Therefore, this statement is misleading. The frequency of the modulated signal is not simply the frequency of the carrier wave; it includes additional frequencies due to modulation. ### Conclusion - The assertion is true: the bandwidth of an AM signal is indeed \( 2f_m \). - The reason is also true, but it does not correctly explain the assertion because it oversimplifies the relationship between the modulated signal and the carrier frequency. ### Final Answer - The assertion (A) is true. - The reason (R) is true but does not provide a correct explanation for the assertion. - Therefore, the correct option is B: Assertion is true, Reason is true, but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion. ---
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