Physics A-Level
De-sensing
What De-sensing means in Physics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of De-sensing
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The strong local signal overloading or desensitising the receiver, reducing its ability to detect the weak incoming signal.
Topics that use De-sensing
- Transmission media (A-level only) (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Comparison of transmission media
- Diffraction
- Geostationary satellites
- Metal wire
- Microwave transmission
- Optic fibre
- Refraction
- Uplink and downlink
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