Eli5:Can frequencies interfere with technology, phones, computers, etc, if so what happens?
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This is a broad question. In generic life WiFi is often interrupted by most 2 way radios and transmitters. Similarly in apartments or other multi family dwellings, multiple WiFi routers will drown out the other signals. 2.5ghz is an extremely common radio frequency that most wireless devices talk at. It’s comparable to walking into an auditorium and having everyone read a different book at once. And have u be on stage trying to pick out one person.
In the automotive world. If U place several power wires next to ur radio wires you’ll experience severe static and loss of signal. Electricity produces a “buzz” that interrupts the antennae wires signal.
Hope either of these help and are what ur after.
I’m sorry can you elaborate? What kind of frequencies? Almost every electronic device is shielded against weak electromagnetic frequencies, since technically any piece of wire can detect an electromagnetic field (e.g. a radio frequency). Although there is a type of weapon called EMP which emits a very high energy electromagnetic pulse able to disrupt any electronic device in the radius of effect.
You’re referring to “radio frequency interference”, or RFI. Radio frequencies of any wavelength absolutely can. All those cheap “wall wart” style adapters and chargers in everyone’s house? They are largely unregulated and have been causing havoc to radio communications equipment for many years, as they emit high frequency waves. The same thing with other inexpensive electronic goods. I’ve seen everything from treadmills, to TVs, to neon signs cause problems. As for what happens, nothing blows up, but it can block, or cause interference with two way communications mostly.
All the cheap electronic junk that people buy from China is very poorly made, more often than not. They claim to meet FCC part 15 regulations, but enforcement is extremely lax.
All frequencies, low or high, of electromagnetic radiation can interfere with technology/electronics.
Low power will cause noise in electronics, generating false signals. Kind of like the static sound you would hear on an old TV.
Medium power can destroy transistors and other sensitive components.
High power might cause some arcing of electricity between wires.
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