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General Class (Element 3) • 2023-2027

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Question G3C04

From subelement G3 - G3C

G3C04
Answer: D

What does the term “critical angle” mean, as applied to radio wave propagation?

AThe long path azimuth of a distant station
BThe short path azimuth of a distant station
CThe lowest takeoff angle that will return a radio wave to Earth under specific ionospheric conditions
DThe highest takeoff angle that will return a radio wave to Earth under specific ionospheric conditions