1. Determine the wavelength, in miles, if the period of the signal is 500µs. 2. The maximum peaks of an electromagnetic wave are separated by a distance of 18 inches. What is the frequency in megahertz?

1. Determine the wavelength, in miles, if the period of the signal is 500µs. 2. The maximum peaks of an electromagnetic wave are separated by a distance of 18 inches. What is the frequency in megahertz?

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1. Determine the wavelength, in miles, if the period of the signal is 500µs.

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