Maxwell's Laws have the requirement of equilibrium. Why is equilibrium ignored in the application of such laws e.g. fractional wavelength antennas when a wavelength represents equilibrium?

Answer:

Because of practical considerations. Unit wavelength antennas are usually impractical. Compromises are needed to provide useful solutions.

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