Question

When does the wave propagating from one medium to another gets partially reflection and partially transmitted?

(a) Both mediums have same electrical properties

(b) Both mediums have different electrical properties

(c) Both mediums have same magnetic properties

(d) Both mediums have different magnetic properties

I had been asked this question in class test.

Enquiry is from Reflection in section Mobile Radio Propagation: Large – Scale Path Loss of Wireless/Mobile

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Both mediums have different electrical properties

Best explanation: When a radio wave propagating in one medium impinges upon another medium having different electrical properties. The wave is partially reflected and partially transmitted.