Why is it that my cell phone won't work in a metal building but it works just fine in a car?

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Why is it that my cell phone won't work in a metal building but it works just fine in a car?

2007-12-13 11:31:52 · 2 answers · asked by Aunt Doobie 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science

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Most cars have non-conducting windows which are much larger than the wavelength used for cell phones. If you are near a building window, your phone will likely work.

2007-12-14 07:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

the metal messes up the reception

2007-12-13 11:36:19 · answer #2 · answered by TheEmoFreak 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋