E3B10:What is the effect of chordal-hop propagation?
Direct answer summary (2024-2028 NCVEC pool)
The official correct answer for E3B10 is The signal experiences less loss compared to multi-hop propagation, which uses Earth as a reflector.
The key fact is The signal experiences less loss compared to multi-hop propagation, which uses Earth as a reflector. Match that fact to the exact condition in the question; the other choices describe a different rule, band, component, or operating situation.