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MHT CET · Physics · Communication System

According to theoretical study of radiation from a same linear antenna, the power radiated is proportional to \([\lambda=\) wavelength \(]\)

  1. A \(\lambda^{-2}\)
  2. B \(\lambda^{-1}\)
  3. C \(\lambda^{2}\)
  4. D \(\lambda\)
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(A) \(\lambda^{-2}\)

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A linear antenna radiates power proportional to \(\left(\frac{1}{\lambda}\right)^{2}\).
Hence a longer antenna emits more power. Also power radiated by a long wavelength base would be small.