How do cell phones work?

Kids, do you like playing games on your mobile phones? Are you aware of the uses of a mobile phone apart from playing games? Have you ever tried to call someone or tried to send a text message to someone? Was that person present in same room as you or in a different place? What do you think is the reason behind such long distance communications?

 What is a cell phone?

• A sell phone is also referred to as a mobile phone.
• A cell phone is an advanced version of the telephone with some added features available with it.
• Cell phone works by sending radio wave signals.
• The most recent cell phones are termed as smartphones due to their ability to support sophisticated computer software-like applications and functions.
• Irrespective of the name, the basic function of a cell phone is communication – calling and texting a message.
• Mobile phones are cordless phones that can work in a much greater range.

How does a cell phone work?

• The most function of a cell phone is calling and texting a message.
• For this work to be done, cell phones communicate through radio waves or signals.
• There is a division of a city into particular sections by each company. These sections are termed cells.
• That’s why mobile phones are also called cells.
• Each cell has a tower; this tower is used for receiving and sending information such as forwarding calls and text messages.
• If a call or text message is sent from another state, that is from another cell, then there will be transfer of message and cell from one tower to another tower.
• Due to this, a cell phone can work at multiple places, across cities and states and even at an international level.

Fun Facts:

1. The first ever phone call was made on 3^rd April, 1973.
2. The first ever message was transmitted on Dec 3, 1992.
3. The first message sent as a typed message was “Merry Christmas”.

Related Questions:

1. Who invented the first phone?
2. Who was the inventor of cell phones?
3. How do cell towers work?

True or False:

1. Cell phone is also referred to as mobile phone.
2. A smartphone is the more advanced version of a cell phone.
3. Calling and texting are the prime functions of cell phones.
4. There is a division of state done by each mobile company called a cell.
5. Cell phones get their name from the scientist who invented it.

Objective Quiz:

1. Cell phone is also called as ________.
   1. Mobile phone.
   2. Telephone.
   3. Gramophone.
   4. None of the above.
2. The most basic work of cell phone is to ______.
   1. Call and send a text message.
   2. Call and send an audio.
   3. To send audio.
   4. None of the above.
3. The division of each state done by each mobile company is called a _____.
   1. Cell.
   2. Tower
   3. Quadrant
   4. None of the above.
4. Cell phones get their name from ________.
   1. Division of states called as cells.
   2. Division of city called as states.
   3. Both 1) and 2).
   4. None of the above.
5. Each cell consists of a _______ which helps in receiving and sending signals.
   1. Tower.
   2. Plant.
   3. Power plant.
   4. None of the above.