Why do higher frequencies have more attenuation?

For radio frequencies, there is more attenuation through the atmosphere for higher frequencies because they are better absorbed by the moisture in the air.

Why do high frequency waves diffract less?

High frequency sounds, with short wavelengths, do not diffract around most obstacles, but are absorbed or reflected instead, creating a SOUND SHADOW behind the object. Low frequency sounds have wavelengths that are much longer than most objects and barriers, and therefore such waves pass around them undisturbed.

What is the effect on attenuation in a good conductor when the frequency of operation increases?

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Why is high frequency better than low frequency when it comes to image quality?

Compared with low-frequency pulses, high-frequency pulses have shallow depth of penetration owing to increased attenuation. Temporal resolution of a two-dimensional image is improved when frame rate is high. When an image is displayed in one dimension over time, temporal resolution is high.

Why is high frequency better than low frequency when it comes to image quality and how is that related to the band width?

Axial resolution is the ability to see the two structures that are side by side as separate and distinct when parallel to the beam. So a higher frequency and short pulse length will provide a better axial image. The width of the beam is inversely related to the frequency. Higher the frequency narrower is the beam.

Does high frequency have more energy than low frequency?

The frequency of a wave is the same as the frequency of the vibrations that caused the wave. This takes more energy, so a higher-frequency wave has more energy than a lower-frequency wave with the same amplitude.

Why do high frequency waves have greater attenuation than low frequency waves?

The reason high frequency waves have greater attenuation than low frequency waves is due to viscosity. The high pressure portion of the wave compresses the medium creating heating. This radiates energy and reduces the amplitude of the wave. Low frequency waves have longer wavelengths and their peaks have lower pressure than high frequency waves.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of higher frequencies?

The main advantage of higher frequencies is that they require shorter antennas for decent reception quality, and that’s important for mobile devices. They also allow a wider band for modulating signals, so you can obtain higher frequency transmission.

Why does the energy of a wave depend on frequency?

The energy of a wave is not just a matter of frequency. For two waves of the same amplitude the higher frequency will have higher energy content because the medium is vibrating at faster speeds and its particles have higher kinetic energy. Frequencies do not add and do not change as waves travel through (linear) media.

What are the limitations of high frequency radio waves?

At really high frequencies (i.e. ~60 GHz) necessary for such applications other absorption/reflection phenomena can compromise transmission: e.g. absorption by oxygen (in the air). This depends very much on the medium through which your wave needs to go through.