What is the beam width for a half wave dipole antenna?

A)
50°
B)
90°
C)
180°
D)
250°

Correct Answer :   90°


Explanation : The beam width is measured between the points on the radiation curve that are 3 dB down from the maximum amplitude of the curve. The maximum amplitude of the pattern occurs at 0° and 180°. The 3-dB down points are 70.7 percent of the maximum. The angle formed with two lines extending from the center of the curve to these 3-dB points is the beam width. The beam width is 90°. The smaller the beam width angle, the more directional the antenna.