Which consequence results when a resonant cavity's physical dimensions drift significantly due to thermal expansion in a high-power microwave amplifier?

💡 Explanation

Spurious mode excitation increases because thermal expansion alters the cavity's resonant frequencies, disrupting the intended standing wave pattern via mode competition. Therefore, unintended modes are amplified, rather than stable single frequency operation, because dimensions shift.

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