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Frequency Modulation

Quick fact

FM radio was invented by Edwin Armstrong in 1933 and was initially met with resistance from the radio industry, which was heavily invested in AM technology.

Why this is interesting

You've likely noticed that FM radio sounds clearer than AM, even in areas with interference—why does changing frequency instead of amplitude make such a difference?