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Physics

Signal Transmission

Quick fact

The first successful transatlantic radio transmission in 1901 used a signal so weak it was barely detectable—proving that signals can traverse vast distances even with minimal power.

Why this is interesting

You hear a friend’s voice from miles away on your phone, or a radio catches a melody from a station you can’t see. How does that information actually travel through the air to reach you?