College Physics (4th Edition)

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 0073512141
ISBN 13: 978-0-07351-214-3

Chapter 24 - Conceptual Questions - Page 934: 7

Answer

The receiving antenna, also known as the feed horn, of a satellite dish is placed at a set distance from the dish, also known as the focal point, in order to accurately focus the radio waves received from the satellite onto the dish's surface. This is necessary for the dish to effectively capture and transmit the signals to the receiver. The specific distance is determined by the dish's size and the frequency of the signals being received.

Work Step by Step

The receiving antenna, also known as the feed horn, of a satellite dish is placed at a set distance from the dish, also known as the focal point, in order to accurately focus the radio waves received from the satellite onto the dish's surface. This is necessary for the dish to effectively capture and transmit the signals to the receiver. The specific distance is determined by the dish's size and the frequency of the signals being received.
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