100MHz FM carrier wave frequency is modulated by 10kHz sinusoidal modulating signal. If the maximum frequency deviation is 50kHz, what is the value of modulation index?
A
5
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B
10
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C
20
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D
2.5
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Solution
The correct option is A 5 The modulation index in frequency modulation is the ratio of frequency deviation (Δf) to the frequency of the modulating signal (fm).
i.e Modulation index =Δffm=50kHz10kHz=5