Question

Some radar systems detect the size and shape of objects such as aircraft and geological terrain. Approximately what is the smallest observable detail (in m) utilizing 495 MHz radar?

Answer 1

answer to your question is 0.6m

Answer 2

0.61 m

Step-by-step explanation:

The smallest observable length by the radar must be at least equal to or greater than the wavelength of the radar.

using the relationship

c = fλ

where

c is the speed of light in vacuum = 3 x 10^8 m/s

f is the frequency of the wave = 495 MHz = 4.95 x 10^8 Hz

λ is the wavelength = ?

λ = c/f = (3 x 10^8)/(4.95 x 10^8) = 0.61 m