Which consequence results when a microwave amplifier experiences strong reflections back into its input?

💡 Explanation

A strong reflection induces positive feedback because the reflected wave re-enters the input, fulfilling oscillation conditions; therefore spurious oscillation, rather than gain compression, will occur because energy builds resonantly.

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