A parabolic reflector antenna produces high directivity mainly because it?

  • AForms a large effective aperture and converts spherical wavefronts to approximately planar wavefronts
  • BRadiates equally in all directions
  • CUses only a resistive load
  • DHas zero physical aperture
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Correct Answer: A. Forms a large effective aperture and converts spherical wavefronts to approximately planar wavefronts
Explanation: With a feed near its focus, a paraboloid collimates radiation into a narrow beam, giving high gain/directivity.
Reference: Standard antenna and wave propagation: parabolic reflector