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T3C05
Which of the following effects may allow radio signals to travel beyond obstructions between the transmitting and receiving stations?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: A. Knife-edge diffraction
Knife-edge diffraction lets a radio wave bend around the sharp edge of an obstruction, like a ridge or building. This can carry signals past things that block the direct path.
Tip: Waves bend over sharp edges, like a ridge top.