The characteristic impedance of a lossless line is 50 ohm and the length of the line is half wavelength. The impedance of the load connected to the end of the line is 75 Ohm. Find the impedance visible from the beginning of the line.

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The characteristic impedance of a lossless line is 50 ohm and the length of the line is half wavelength. The impedance of the load connected to the end of the line is 75 Ohm. Find the impedance visible from the beginning of the line.

A) 50ohm

B) -j*25 ohm

C) 25 ohm 

D) j*50ohm

E) 75 ohm

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