What is the primary role of a modulator in a communication system?

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  1. To filter out noise from the received signal 
  2. To amplify the transmitted signal 
  3. To extract the message signal from the carrier wave
  4. To superimpose the message signal onto the carrier wave 

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Option 4 : To superimpose the message signal onto the carrier wave 
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The primary role of a modulator in a communication system is to superimpose the message signal onto the carrier wave.

Explanation:

  • Modulation is the process by which a low-frequency message (or information) signal is combined with a high-frequency carrier wave.

  • This process involves varying a characteristic of the carrier wave (such as its amplitude, frequency, or phase) in accordance with the variations of the message signal.

  • The purpose of modulation is to facilitate efficient transmission of the message signal over long distances, allow for multiplexing of multiple signals, and improve noise immunity.

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