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Electromagnetic Pulses

The effects of various terminations on the reflections of pulses in coaxial cables is observed, and the characteristic impedance of RG58 and TV twin lead are measured. The speed and attenuation of pulses in coax and twin lead are measured.

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Electromagnetic pulses.

Electromagnetic pulses. (Image courtesy of Junior Lab staff.)