Question

The polarization of received antenna is not same as incident wave polarization is termed as ___

(a) polarization mismatch

(b) polarization loss factor

(c) directivity

(d) transmitter

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Answer 1

Right answer is (a) polarization mismatch

Easiest explanation: The polarization of received antenna is not same as incident wave polarization is termed as Polarization mismatch. The polarization loss factor describes the power loss due to polarization mismatch. PLF =cos^2∅.