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Television signals on earth cannot be received at distances greater than 100 km from the transmission station. The reason behind this is that

A

The receiver antenna unable to detect the signal at a distance greater than 100 km

B

the TV programme consists of both audio and video signals

C

The TV signals are less powerful than radio signals.

D

The surface of earth is curved like a sphere

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TV signal are line of sight communication.
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