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What is the directivity of a full wave dipole compared with a half wave one?

  • A.Zero, because the contributions cancel in every direction
  • B.Somewhat higher, because the beam is narrower
  • C.Somewhat lower, because the beam is broader
  • D.Exactly the same, because the pattern shape is unchanged

Answer: B

Lengthening to a full wavelength narrows the broadside lobe and raises the directivity to about 2.4, though the impedance becomes awkward. Beyond about 1.25 wavelengths the main lobe begins to split and the broadside directivity falls again. Cancellation is complete only in particular directions rather than everywhere. The general lesson is that longer is better only up to the point where the current distribution develops regions of opposing phase.

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