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P1D – Part 2 Mobile Phones. Learning Objectives All: That Mobile Phones use microwaves Most: That microwaves are used to transmit signals as long as there is a line of sight
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P1D – Part 2Mobile Phones Learning Objectives All: That Mobile Phones use microwaves Most: That microwaves are used to transmit signals as long as there is a line of sight Some: To complete can do task - I can present a balanced argument in favour of or against the positioning of a mobile phone mast. 3 points
Sky Television • I want Sky TV Installed in my new house, the surroundings of my house are shown below. • What problems might I come across?
Microwaves • Microwaves are used for communication. • A transmitter and receiver must be in Line Of Sight. • Is a satellite dish a transmitter or a receiver? • Mobile phones also use microwaves • Do you think mobile phones are dangerous?
Mobile Phone Mast • There are plans to put up a new mobile phone mast in the bullring to help get better reception. • You have been asked by the government to produce a report poster explaining points for and against the new mobile phone mast. • You need to use the research materials available to help you do this.
Can do Task • I can present a balanced argument in favour of or against the positioning of a mobile phone mast. 3 points • In order to achieve this can do task, you must each produce a poster explaining why it might be good to put a mobile phone mast in the bull ring.
What have we learned? • Mini Whiteboards • Which type of waves are used for communication? • Why is the telecom tower in Birmingham so high? • What is the scientific term for a satellite dish? • Fill in the following words which explains what you need for communication with microwaves • L--- O- S-----