Limiting factor in determining if wave will pass through?

Thread starter Larsoo
Start date Jun 16, 2013
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Wavelength is a critical factor in determining whether a radio wave can penetrate an object, such as a wall, due to resonance effects. When the wavelength is comparable to the size of the object, the wave may resonate and be absorbed rather than transmitted. Interference and diffraction also influence how waves interact with obstacles, affecting their ability to pass through. Understanding these mechanisms is essential for analyzing wave behavior in various environments. The interplay of these factors ultimately determines the transmission of electromagnetic waves through different materials.

Jun 16, 2013

Larsoo

Hi, can anyone explain to me why wavelength is a limiting factor in determining whether a radio wave will pass through an object, a wall for example?

Thank!

L

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Jun 16, 2013

Simon Bridge

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You want to think in terms of resonance ... what is the mechanism that stops an EM wave from passing through an object? After that you have to think of the role interference and diffraction would play.

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