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A transmitting antenna at the top of a tower has a height 32 m and the height of the receiving antenna is 50 m. What is the maximum distance between them for satisfactory communication in line of sight (LOS) mode?

PhysicsCommunication SystemJEE MainJEE Main 2014 (09 Apr Online)
Options:
  • A 45.5 km
  • B 54.5 km
  • C 55.4 km
  • D 455 km
Solution:
1313 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 45.5 km

Given,

Height of transmitting antenna is, hT=50 m

Height of receiving antenna is, hR=32 m

Thus, maximum distance for satisfactory communication will be,

dM=2RhT+2RhR where R is radius of the Earth,

dM=2RhT+2RhRdM=2×64×105×50+2×64×105×32dM=800010+640010dM=1440010 mdM=45536.7 mdM=45.5 km

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