Concept: Need for modulation
A baseband (low-frequency) signal cannot be transmitted efficiently over long distances due to practical limitations.
Step 1: Antenna size issue
For efficient radiation:
\[
\text{Antenna length} \approx \frac{\lambda}{4}
\]
Low-frequency signals have very large wavelength $\lambda$, hence require impractically large antennas.
Step 2: Poor radiation efficiency
Low-frequency signals do not radiate energy effectively, leading to weak transmission.
Step 3: Role of modulation
Modulation shifts the signal to a high-frequency carrier:
\[
f_c \gg f_m
\]
This reduces wavelength and allows efficient transmission.
Conclusion:
\[
\boxed{\text{Modulation is required to transmit signals over long distances}}
\]
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