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GPS signals

GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It is a way to find out where you are on the earth.

GPS works by using satellites that are constantly moving around the earth. There are 24 of these satellites, and they all send signals that your GPS device can pick up.

When your GPS device picks up these signals, it can tell you where you are on the earth.

Think of it like playing a game of "hot and cold". You want to find a hidden object, so someone tells you if you're getting closer or farther away from it. The GPS satellites are like the person telling you if you're getting closer or farther away, and your GPS device is keeping track of your movements.

The signals that the satellites send out are very weak, so your GPS device needs to be able to pick up signals from multiple satellites to get an accurate location.

Sometimes the signals can be blocked, like when you're inside a building or there are tall buildings or trees blocking the signal. In those cases, it may take longer for your GPS device to get a location or it may not be able to get a location at all.

Overall, GPS signals are a way to find out where you are on the earth using signals from satellites.