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E9B07
What is the difference in radiated power between a lossless antenna with gain and an isotropic radiator driven by the same power?
Pick an answer to check it.
Answer: C. They are the same
A lossless antenna cannot create power; gain only concentrates power in some directions at the expense of others. The total radiated power is the same as the isotropic radiator.
Tip: Gain redirects power; it does not create it.