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In ideal transmission line with matched load, the VSWR and reflection coefficient are respectively

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Matched load ⇒ no reflection ⇒ VSWR = 1.
Updated On: Jul 2, 2026
  • \(1\) and \(1\)
  • \(0\) and \(1\)
  • \(\infty\) and \(0\)
  • \(1\) and \(0\)
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: Use the power perspective for matched load.
A matched load means $Z_L = Z_0$. When no impedance discontinuity exists, the wave traveling toward the load encounters no change in impedance. By energy conservation, all incident power must be absorbed by the load.

Step 2: Compute the reflection coefficient from power.
Reflected power $P_r = |\Gamma|^2 \cdot P_i$. Since no power is reflected ($P_r = 0$): $|\Gamma|^2 = 0 \Rightarrow |\Gamma| = 0$.

Step 3: Derive VSWR from reflection coefficient.
$VSWR = \dfrac{1 + |\Gamma|}{1 - |\Gamma|} = \dfrac{1+0}{1-0} = 1$. A VSWR of 1 means a perfectly flat voltage distribution on the line. \[ \boxed{VSWR = 1,\;\Gamma = 0} \]
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