Radio Wave Propagation Terms

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What is the term used to describe the bending of the radio wave path?

  • Refraction (correct)
  • Interference
  • Reflection
  • Diffraction

Which propagation type follows the contour of the earth and can propagate at frequencies up to 2 MHz?

  • Sky-wave propagation
  • Interference propagation
  • Reflection propagation
  • Ground-wave propagation (correct)

What type of communication requires antennas to be within effective line of sight due to refraction?

  • Ground-wave communication (correct)
  • Sky-wave communication
  • Reflection communication
  • Space-wave communication

In which type of propagation does the signal travel back and forth between the ionosphere and the earth's surface?

<p>Sky-wave propagation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the modulation or retribution of energy within a wavefront when it passes near the edge of an opaque object?

<p>Diffraction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of waves require antennas to be in direct line of sight between transmit and receive antennas?

<p>Space wave (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are Electromagnetic Waves defined as?

<p>Superimposed oscillations of an Electric and a Magnetic Field (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction do Electromagnetic Waves propagate?

<p>Perpendicular to the Electric Field (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of medium do Electromagnetic Waves require for propagation?

<p>They do not require any medium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency of Electromagnetic Waves?

<p>Directly proportional (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What property allows Electromagnetic Waves to travel in a transverse form?

<p>Wave polarization (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which property of Electromagnetic Waves allows them to undergo interference and diffraction?

<p>Constant polarization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does MUF stand for in the context of sky wave propagation?

<p>Maximum Usable Frequency (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of working at 85% of the MUF?

<p>Provides more reliable communications (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Skip distance in the context of sky wave propagation?

<p>Minimum distance from a transmit antenna for wave return (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the Free-space path loss concept related to?

<p>Loss of energy in vacuum as waves propagate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of Fade Margin in sky wave propagation?

<p>Mitigate the impact of temporary fading (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of elliptical polarization?

<p>Field strength varies with changes in polarization (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of a wavefront?

<p>To join points of equal phase on rays propagated from the same source (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit of power density?

<p>W/m2 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic impedance of free space equal to?

<p>The square root of its magnetic permeability to its electric permittivity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a ray?

<p>A line drawn along the direction of propagation of an electromagnetic wave (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of polarization is characterized by a rotating polarization vector?

<p>Circular polarization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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