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Recognize that sound can be transmitted as either a digital or analogue signal.

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Recognize that sound can be transmitted as either a digital or analogue signal

This point belongs to Electromagnetic spectrum, especially Electromagnetic spectrum outcomes.
You need to be able to recognize that sound can be transmitted as either a digital or analogue signal.
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Types of Sound Signals

Sound can be transmitted as either digital or analogue signals. Digital signals represent sound in binary form, while analogue signals maintain the original wave form.

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State the two types of signals used for sound transmission.
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