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Basics of Communication — Syllabus

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Physics

What Basics of Communication covers in Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Basics of Communication

1

Components of a Communication System

  • A communication system consists of three main parts: transmitter, communication channel, and receiver.
  • The transmitter converts the message signal into a form suitable for transmission.
  • The communication channel is the medium through which the signal travels (e.g., air, optical fiber).
2

Types of Signals

  • Signals can be analog or digital.
  • Analog signals vary continuously with time (e.g., voice).
  • Digital signals have discrete values, usually 0 and 1 (binary).
3

Modulation and Demodulation

  • Low-frequency signals cannot be transmitted over long distances due to large antenna size and high attenuation.
  • Modulation solves this by superimposing the information signal on a high-frequency carrier wave.
  • Main types: Amplitude Modulation (AM) and Frequency Modulation (FM).
4

Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves

  • EM waves propagate through space and are used as carriers in wireless communication.
  • Different frequency bands have different propagation characteristics.
  • Main modes: ground wave, sky wave, space wave, and satellite communication.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Communication System

Components of Communication SystemTypes of SignalsModulationDemodulationElectromagnetic WavesPropagation ModesSampling TheoremNoise and Signal Quality

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What are the important topics in Basics of Communication for Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 Physics?
Key topics in Basics of Communication include Components of a Communication System, Types of Signals, Modulation and Demodulation, Propagation of Electromagnetic Waves. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam.
How should I revise Basics of Communication for the Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 board exam?
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