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Question
Mention three different modes of propagation used in communication system.
Solution
Three modes of propagation of electromagnetic waves,
(a) Ground waves,
(b) Sky waves,
(c) Space waves.
Sky wave propagation is used for long distance communication by ionospheric reflection of radio waves.
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