Characteristic impedance of a transmission line is:

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impedance Z of a transmission line

impedance which is a constant at any point on the transmission line

reciprocal of admittance of a transmission line

None of the above

Correct Answer : Option (B) : impedance which is a constant at any point on the transmission line

Explanation : Characteristic impedance is defined as that impedance of a line which is a constant when measured at any point on the line

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