G3C04 — General Class

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G3C04 : What does the term critical angle mean, as applied to radio wave propagation?
A The long path azimuth of a distant station
B The short path azimuth of a distant station
C The lowest takeoff angle that will return a radio wave to Earth under specific ionospheric conditions
D The highest takeoff angle that will return a radio wave to Earth under specific ionospheric conditions
Correct Answer: The highest takeoff angle that will return a radio wave to Earth under specific ionospheric conditions