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From: Bill Sloman <bill.sloman@ieee.org>
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Subject: Re: A Complex Metaphysical Conundrum
Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 00:40:02 +1000
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On 11/04/2024 3:02 am, Cursitor Doom wrote:
> Gentlemen,
> 
> This is an exam question that trips up even some of the best students.
> See what you make of it!
> 
> Q: Is this statement correct: 'The signal level at the modem input
> increased by 2dBmV going from +3dBmV to +5dBmV.'
> 
> Your pal, CD.

It's not a complex metaphysical conundrum - it is the kind of pedantic 
exam question set by the sort of lecturer who has a bee in his bonnet 
about getting the units right. If you sat through his course you'd know 
what his idea of what the right answer would be.

The rest of us don't have to worry because it doesn't actually matter.

-- 
Bil Sloman, Sydney