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why is shortwave band used for long distances radio cast?

why is shortwave band used for long distances radio cast?

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SAGAR SINGH - IIT DELHI
878 Points
13 years ago

Dear student,

This happens because shorter the intensity of wave the longer it travels.

 

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Sagar Singh

B.Tech, IIT Delhi

Vikas TU
14149 Points
13 years ago

bcoz shortwaves are not absorbed by earth's atmosphere.

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