Question

Which of the following holds true for complete polarization mismatch?

(a) PLF=1

(b) PLF=0

(c) PLF=0.5

(d) PLF=0.75

I had been asked this question during an internship interview.

My doubt stems from Polarization Mismatch in section Radiation, Baluns & Polarization of Antennas

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) PLF=0

For explanation I would say: Polarization loss factor describes the power loss. When PLF=0=∞ dB, the receiver antenna doesn’t receive any incident power so there will be a complete mismatch.