Virtual height of an ionospheric layer is the apparent reflection height inferred by assuming the radio wave?

  • ATravels at the speed of light along an equivalent straight path
  • BStops at the ionosphere
  • CTravels through a metallic cable
  • DHas zero propagation time
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Correct Answer: A. Travels at the speed of light along an equivalent straight path
Explanation: Virtual height is derived from propagation delay using an equivalent straight-line path assumption and is not necessarily the true physical layer height.
Reference: Standard antenna and wave propagation: ionospheric propagation