Electromagnetic theory miscellaneous
- When microwave signals follow the curvature of the earth, this is known as—
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When microwave signals follow the curvature of earth, this is known as ducting.
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When microwave signals follow the curvature of earth, this is known as ducting.
- Diffraction of electromagnetic waves—
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Diffraction of electromagnetic waves may occur around the edge of a sharp obstacle.
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Diffraction of electromagnetic waves may occur around the edge of a sharp obstacle.
- Electromagnetic waves are refracted when they—
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Electromagnetic waves are refracted when they pass into a medium of different dielectric constant.
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Electromagnetic waves are refracted when they pass into a medium of different dielectric constant.
- The absorption of radio waves by the atmosphere depends on—
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The absorption of radio waves by the atmosphere depends on their frequency.
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The absorption of radio waves by the atmosphere depends on their frequency.
- As electromagnetic waves travel in free space, only one of the following can happen to them—
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As electromagnetic waves travel in free space, only attenuation can happen to them.
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As electromagnetic waves travel in free space, only attenuation can happen to them.