If the standing wave ratio for a transmission line is 1.4, then the reflection coefficient for the line is:
A)0.16667
B)1.6667
C)0.01667
D)0.96

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The reflection coefficient ($\Gamma$) can be calculated from the standing wave ratio (SWR) using the formula $\Gamma = \frac{SWR - 1}{SWR + 1}$. Substituting SWR = 1.4 into the formula gives $\Gamma = \frac{1.4 - 1}{1.4 + 1} = \frac{0.4}{2.4} = 0.16667$.

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