Chapter 24: Q16CQ (page 886)
Why don’t buildings block radio waves as completely as they do visible light?
Short Answer
The buildings block radio waves as completely as they do visible light due to the smaller size of the wall.
Chapter 24: Q16CQ (page 886)
Why don’t buildings block radio waves as completely as they do visible light?
The buildings block radio waves as completely as they do visible light due to the smaller size of the wall.
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