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Question
Describe briefly, by drawing suitable diagram, the space wave modes of propagation. Mention the frequency range of the waves in these modes of propagation ?
Solution
A space wave travels in straight line from a transmitting antenna to a receiving antenna. They are used for transmitting frequency signals above 40 MHz. Space waves are used for line of sight communication as well as satellite communication. The propagation of signal through space wave is shown below:
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