A radio transmitter emits horizontally polarized electromagnetic waves
PHYSICS · Single correct · AP · Physics 2: Algebra-based · Waves Sound and Physical Optics · Waves Sound and Physical Optics
Problem
A radio transmitter emits horizontally polarized electromagnetic waves. To receive the strongest possible signal from this transmitter, how should a straight-wire antenna be oriented?
(a) Tilted at 45∘ to the ground so it can intercept both horizontal and imagined vertical components
(b) Vertically, perpendicular to the ground and to the transmitted electric field
(c) Horizontally, parallel to the ground and parallel to the transmitted electric field
(d) Formed into a circular loop lying flat on the ground to capture the magnetic field