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Analogue and digital signals

Analogue and digital signals
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Key Info
  • Analogue and digital signals
  • Duration: 03:07
  • An explanation of the differences between digital and analogue signals using CDs and vinyl records as examples. There are details of how each type of signal is generated to illustrate the differences between them, and the advantages of both types are also discussed.
  • Subject:

    Science

       Topic:

    Phys: Waves - Types

  • Keywords: digital, analogue, signal, voltage, CD, sound waves, iScience
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  • After watching this clip, students could be asked to explain the differences between digital and analogue signals in their own words. They could be extended by asking what the advantages of both signal types are.
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  • Clip language : English
  • Aspect ratio : 16x9
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