The technique used to transmit audio signals in television broadcasts is
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- AAmplitude Modulation
- BFrequency ModulationCorrect
- CPulse Code Modulation
- DTime Division Multiplexing
Explanation
The correct technique historically and traditionally used for transmitting audio signals in television broadcasts is Frequency Modulation (FM). In analog television systems, the video signal is transmitted using Amplitude Modulation while the audio signal uses Frequency Modulation. FM is preferred for audio because it provides better sound quality and is more resistant to noise and interference compared to AM.
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