Question

The effective height of an antenna is slightly greater than physical height because

a.

wave velocity in conductor is less than its velocity in free space

b.

wave velocity in conductor is more than its velocity in free space

c.

resistance of conductor is less than that of free space

d.

none of the above

Answer: (a).wave velocity in conductor is less than its velocity in free space

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