Given below are two statements:

Statement (I): In a ground wave communication system, low frequency signal (< 2 MHz) can be transmitted.
Statement (II): If frequency is high then it will induce electrical signal on the surface of the earth and so attenuation takes place.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

The correct answer is Option (1) → Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(A) Frequencies below 2MHz are generally better suited for ground wave transmission, as higher frequency tend to be more affected by atmospheric conditions.

(B) Higher frequency are less capable of following the earth's surface, and they can induce currents or attentuate more quickly.