Carrier Power Formula

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Carrier Power is the power dissipated by a carrier modulating wave. Check FAQs
Pc=Ac22R
Pc - Carrier Power?Ac - Amplitude of Carrier Signal?R - Resistance?

Carrier Power Example

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1.1537Edit=17Edit22125.25Edit
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Carrier Power Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Pc=Ac22R
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Pc=17V22125.25Ω
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Pc=1722125.25
Next Step Evaluate
Pc=1.15369261477046W
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Pc=1.1537W

Carrier Power Formula Elements

Variables
Carrier Power
Carrier Power is the power dissipated by a carrier modulating wave.
Symbol: Pc
Measurement: PowerUnit: W
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Amplitude of Carrier Signal
Amplitude of Carrier Signal is varied in accordance with the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal. The modulating signal is the signal that contains the information to be transmitted.
Symbol: Ac
Measurement: Electric PotentialUnit: V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Resistance
Resistance refers to the opposition to the flow of an alternating current (AC) in a circuit.
Symbol: R
Measurement: Electric ResistanceUnit: Ω
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Carrier Power?

Carrier Power evaluator uses Carrier Power = (Amplitude of Carrier Signal^2)/(2*Resistance) to evaluate the Carrier Power, Carrier Power is the power dissipated by a carrier modulating wave during the process of modulation. Carrier Power is denoted by Pc symbol.

How to evaluate Carrier Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Carrier Power, enter Amplitude of Carrier Signal (Ac) & Resistance (R) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Carrier Power

What is the formula to find Carrier Power?
The formula of Carrier Power is expressed as Carrier Power = (Amplitude of Carrier Signal^2)/(2*Resistance). Here is an example- 1.156 = (17^2)/(2*125.25).
How to calculate Carrier Power?
With Amplitude of Carrier Signal (Ac) & Resistance (R) we can find Carrier Power using the formula - Carrier Power = (Amplitude of Carrier Signal^2)/(2*Resistance).
Can the Carrier Power be negative?
No, the Carrier Power, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Carrier Power?
Carrier Power is usually measured using the Watt[W] for Power. Kilowatt[W], Milliwatt[W], Microwatt[W] are the few other units in which Carrier Power can be measured.
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