Sometimes I can only get static on my alarm-clock radio, but as I move my hands closer to the top of it the signal clears, then becomes perfect when I rest my hands on top. My television is across from my bed, and while mucking around I realized that the picture would get better or worse depending on where I pointed my legs. Unfortunately, the clearest signal is in a very uncomfortable position with one leg suspended at an acute angle. Does the body act like an antenna? It's interesting but irritating to only get good stations on the radio with one hand planted firmly on top.
Thanks!
2006-12-18 20:43:09 · 8 answers · asked by Leialee12 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
yes body is a good antenna
2006-12-18 20:46:40 · answer #1 · answered by arn_14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes your body acts as an antenna, and if you read antenna theory , it is interesting to know that to act as a antenna and improve the reception, you need NOT be physically touching the receivers.
If you want to stop these effects, connect a good outdoor antenna to your TV or radio.
2006-12-18 23:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by nano_amp 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your nervous system is a rather large electrical circuit. Your whole body is bio-electrical and basically acts as a large antenna. Sometimes this can help(such as when you are touching the stereo) but in other cases you can also cause interference with a signal.
2006-12-18 22:20:18 · answer #3 · answered by Eaving OLarkin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it also means that the antenna within your radio is inadequate for the station you are attempting to receive or perhaps the components within the radio are degraded over time. Old tube type radios do this a lot because the resistors and so forth have degraded
2014-09-09 08:50:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the explanation in the back of it extremely is earth (waves) those waves are won by the antenna.i think of u stored the antenna not in a perfect way so, if u touch the antenna then it acquire the waves by passing in to ur physique . your mom won't touched the antenna correct.
2016-12-30 15:32:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You act like an antenna.
Human body are between conductor and semiconductor
2006-12-18 20:48:44 · answer #6 · answered by JAMES 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU are an antenna
2006-12-18 20:52:16 · answer #7 · answered by Thankyou4givengmeaheadache 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because you are acting as the antenae.
2006-12-18 20:47:04 · answer #8 · answered by daddyspanksalot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋