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Which statement about the direct-current component at a diode detector's output is correct?

  • A.It is proportional to the modulation index
  • B.It must be blocked before the gain control loop
  • C.It is zero for a properly balanced detector
  • D.It is proportional to the carrier level and drives the gain control

Answer: D

The rectified carrier appears as a direct-current level proportional to the received carrier strength, which is exactly the signal the automatic gain control loop needs. It is therefore extracted deliberately rather than blocked, while a coupling capacitor removes it from the audio path. It does not depend on the index, which sets the alternating component. And a balanced detector for AM is not the arrangement in use; balance belongs to the modulator.

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