EASA NAV(A)basic
115. The progress of an electromagnetic oscillation is described by its…
Answer
Phase angle
Explanation
Phase angle represents the position of an oscillation within its cycle. **Key takeaway:** Phase comparison is used by VOR to encode direction. **Glossary:** Phase: position within a repeating wave cycle.
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