Q. What is the minimum length of antenna required to transmit a radio signal of frequency 20 MHz?

A) 5.0 m
B) 7.5 m
C) 2.0 m
D) 3.75 m
Explanation

(d) Given, the frequency of radio signal
$v = 20\ MHz = 20 \times 10^{6}\ Hz$
The wavelength of the antenna is
$\lambda = \frac{c}{v}$
$\lambda = \frac{3 \times 10^{8}}{20 \times 10^{6}}\ or\ \lambda = 15\ m$
$\therefore$ For efficient radiation and reception, the height of transmitting and receiving antennas should be comparable to a quarter wavelength of the frequency used.
$\because$ The minimum length of antenna
$= \frac{\lambda}{4} = \frac{15}{4} = 3.75\ m$

Dr. Abubacker
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Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.