Why Are Interstellar Signals Likely to Have Narrow Bandwidths

question 16

Multiple Choice

Why are interstellar signals likely to have narrow bandwidths?

• A)The signals will be brighter than with a broader bandwidth
• B)It makes it harder to guess the correct frequency
• C)It produces more distinct spectral channels for communication
• D)Most transmitters only operate over a narrow frequency range

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