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The carrier \( c(t) = A\cos(2\pi \times 10^6 t) \) is angle modulated (PM or FM) by the signal \( m(t) = 2\cos(4000\pi t) \). The deviation constants are \( k_p = 3\,\text{rad/V} \) & \( k_f = 3000\,\text{Hz/V} \). The value of modulation indices \( \beta_f \) & \( \beta_p \) are:

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Be extremely careful with the order specified in the question text. The question asks for "\( \beta_f \) & \( \beta_p \)" in sequence, which makes the correct pair \( 3 \text{ \& } 6 \), not \( 6 \text{ \& } 3 \).
Updated On: Jul 4, 2026
  • \( 6 \text{ \& } 3 \)
  • \( 12 \text{ \& } 6 \)
  • \( 3 \text{ \& } 6 \)
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Understanding the Concept: In angle modulation, the modulation index represents the maximum phase deviation produced by the modulating signal.
Phase Modulation (PM): The modulation index \( \beta_p \) is defined directly as the peak phase deviation: \[ \beta_p = \Delta \phi = k_p \cdot A_m \] Where \( k_p \) is the phase deviation constant and \( A_m \) is the peak amplitude of the message signal.
Frequency Modulation (FM): The modulation index \( \beta_f \) is defined as the ratio of peak frequency deviation to the frequency of the message signal: \[ \beta_f = \frac{\Delta f}{f_m} = \frac{k_f \cdot A_m}{f_m} \] Where \( k_f \) is the frequency deviation constant, \( A_m \) is the message peak amplitude, and \( f_m \) is the message frequency in Hz.

Step 1: Extract Parameters from given equations

From the message signal equation \( m(t) = 2\cos(4000\pi t) \):
• Peak amplitude of modulating signal, \( A_m = 2\,\text{V} \)
• Modulating angular frequency, \( \omega_m = 4000\pi\,\text{rad/s} \)
• Modulating frequency in Hz, \( f_m = \frac{\omega_m}{2\pi} = \frac{4000\pi}{2\pi} = 2000\,\text{Hz} \) Given deviation constants: \[ k_p = 3\,\text{rad/V} \] \[ k_f = 3000\,\text{Hz/V} \]

Step 2: Calculate Phase Modulation Index (\( \beta_p \))

Using the direct linear dependence formula for PM: \[ \beta_p = k_p \cdot A_m \] Substituting the known values: \[ \beta_p = 3 \times 2 = 6\,\text{rad} \]

Step 3: Calculate Frequency Modulation Index (\( \beta_f \))

First, find the maximum frequency deviation \(\Delta f\): \[ \Delta f = k_f \cdot A_m = 3000\,\text{Hz/V} \times 2\,\text{V} = 6000\,\text{Hz} \] Now, divide by the modulating signal frequency \(f_m\): \[ \beta_f = \frac{\Delta f}{f_m} = \frac{6000}{2000} = 3 \] Thus, the values of \( \beta_f \) and \( \beta_p \) are 3 and 6 respectively.
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