Analogue and digital question (really )

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a homework problem involving the decoding of two mobile phone signals that were sent together, resulting in a mixed text message. Participants explore potential interpretations of the message and offer suggestions for separating the signals.

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  • Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents an initial attempt at decoding the message, suggesting "Message 1: so r u ok? Message 2: no u," while expressing uncertainty about the correctness of their solution.
  • Another participant confirms that the first message is mostly correct but points out an extraneous word, suggesting "Message 1 is r u ok?"
  • A later reply encourages the original poster to reconsider the letters used in their attempts to find the remaining message.
  • Another participant proposes a solution, stating that Message 1 is "r u ok?" and Message 2 is "c u soon."
  • The original poster expresses gratitude for the help and indicates they have arrived at a solution.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the decoding of the first message, but there is some uncertainty regarding the second message until it is proposed by one participant. The discussion reflects a collaborative effort to arrive at the correct answers.

Contextual Notes

Participants rely on interpretations of the mixed message and engage in a process of trial and error, indicating that some assumptions about the arrangement of letters may be implicit.

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[SOLVED] analogue and digital question (really urgent!)

Homework Statement


Hi all; I've got a question:

Two mobile phone signals were sent a bit at a time along the same wire but the bits didn't get separated. They produced the text message below. What message was being carried by each signal?

'cruusooko?n'

Message 1: ______________

Message 2: ______________

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The Attempt at a Solution


I've tried things like: Message 1: so r u ok? Message 2:no u
I know my attempts pathetic, but that's why i came here for! and my attempt may be completely off the mark anyway. I'd really appreciate it if u helped.
 
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This is...a physics problem?

You had Message 1 right except an extraneous 'so', I don't know how you got it right and failed to see #2. It's...hard to help and not just give it to you outright but take that as your help I guess: Message 1 is r u ok?
 
Ok, thanks. I'll try that one out, but am still open to more suggestions.
 
Well here, take all the letters you just used out and look at what you have left
 
oh! i think I've got it! is it:

#1: r u ok?

#2: c u soon
 
Ok i think I've got it :)

thanks a lot blochwave
 

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