5. Electromagnetics and Photonics

Antenna Theory — Quiz

Test your understanding of antenna theory with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is the approximate feed-point impedance of a center-fed half-wave dipole in free space?

Question 2

What device is used to convert between a balanced antenna and an unbalanced transmission line while also aiding in impedance matching?

Question 3

An antenna draws 50 W of input power and radiates 40 W. What is its radiation efficiency?

Question 4

A parabolic dish antenna has a fixed diameter. If the operating frequency is doubled, how does its gain change?

Question 5

For an infinitesimal electric dipole, in which direction is the radiation intensity maximum?