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A transmitting antenna is kept on the surface of the earth. The minimum height of receiving antenna required to receive the signal in line of sight at 4 km distance from it is x×10-2 m. The value of x is _____.
(Let, radius of earth R=6400 km)
PhysicsCommunication SystemJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (11 Apr Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 125
  • B 1250
     
  • C 12.5
  • D 1.25
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 125

The formula to calculate the range of the antenna is given by

γ=2Rh   ...1

Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (1) and solve to obtain the required height of the antenna.

4×103=2×6400000×h16×106=2×64×105×hh=1602×64m=108m=10008×10-2 m=125×10-2 m

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