Comparing the signal strength arriving at the driven element from the desired direction to the
signal strength reaching the driver from the opposite direction.
A. Directivity
B. Sensitivity
C. Beamwidth
D. Front-to-back ratio

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Answer :

D. Front-to-back ratio

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