Technician A states that microwaves travel in geometrically straight lines. Technician B states that microwaves should be able to travel halfway around the world. Who is correct?

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Microwaves, like all forms of electromagnetic radiation, travel in straight lines. They do not naturally curve around the Earth's surface, which limits their direct line-of-sight range. Technician B is incorrect because, without the aid of repeaters or reflection techniques, microwaves cannot travel halfway around the world due to the curvature of the Earth.

Technician a States That Microwaves Travel in Geometrically Straight Lines