What kind of experiments did Appleton conduct in 1924?
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Radiophysics experiments conducted by Edward Victor Appleton in 1924 involved transmitting radio waves from the ground and measuring their reflections from the ionosphere. This work laid the foundation for understanding the structure and properties of the Earth's upper atmosphere and enabled the development of long-distance radio communication.
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