The power transmitted by an by an SSB transmitter is 20 kW. It is required to be replaced by standard AM transmission having modulation index of 0.4 and same power. What is the transmission efficiency?

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  1. 3.7%
  2. 5.8%
  3. 7.4%
  4. 21.6%

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Option 3 : 7.4%
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Given:
PSB = 20 kW

Modulation Index (\(\mu\)) =0.4

Transmission Efficiency = \(\frac{\mu^2}{2+\mu^2}\) = \(\frac{0.4^2}{2+0.4^2} = 7.4%\)%

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