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¿Cuál es la capa de la atmosfera terrestre donde se reflejan las ondas hertzianas del tipo onda media (MF) y onda corta (HF)?Which is the layer of the Earth’s atmosphere where medium-wave (MF) and short-wave (HF) radio waves are reflected?

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Correct answer: b) The ionosphere.

Why it is correct

The ionosphere has layers of ionized gas that bounce medium- and high-frequency radio waves back towards Earth, allowing propagation beyond the horizon.

Why the others are not

  • a) Invented term.
  • c) Invented term.
  • d) The outer magnetic region.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. MF and HF waves bounce off the ionosphere.

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