| Electricity and Magnetism > Electromagnetic Radiation |
DCS# 5N10.60 |
DIPOLE RADIATION

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APPARATUS
VCR with
videotape
|
202 |
| monitor |
202-nook |
RF
amplifier
|
202-nook
|
pair
of folded dipole antennas
|
202-nook
|
DESCRIPTION
Set the
VCR and the transmitter antenna a few meters away from the monitor and
its antenna.
Show that the reception deteriorates if
the
antennas are not parallel to each other, demonstrating that
electromagnetic waves are transverse and polarized. Demonstrate
standing waves by holding the receiver antenna 1/4 wavelength in front
of the metal chalkboards to improve the strength of the signal.
The signal strength varies with location in general because of
reflections
off all the metal in the room.
NOTES
- Connect the VCR RF
output to an antenna. The second antenna is
connected to an amplifier and the antenna input of the monitor.
Sending and
receiving channels should be set to 4.
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