A long overhead transmission line is terminated by its characteristic...

A long overhead transmission line is terminated by its characteristic impedance. Under this operating condition, the ratio of the voltage to the current at different points along the line will?

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A long overhead transmission line is terminated by its characteristic impedance. Under this operating condition, the ratio of the voltage to the current at different points along the line will progressively increase from the receiving end to the sending end.

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