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ECE · Q154

Information Theory And Coding

Engineering and GATE · ECE · question 154

Q154

Source S1 produces 4 discrete symbols with equal probability. Source S2 produces 6 discrete symbols with equal probability. If H1 and H2 are the entropies of sources S1 and S2 respectively, then which one of the following is correct?

A.
H1 is always less than H2
Answer
B.
H1 is always greater than H2
C.
H1 is always equal to H2
D.
H2 is 1.5 times H1 only

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
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