21 What are the wavelength ranges for the following? (a) the AM radio band (540–1600 kHz) maximum wavelength m minimum wavelength m (b) the the FM radio band (88–108 MHz) maximum wavelength m minimum wavelength m

21 What are the wavelength ranges for the following? (a) the AM radio band (540–1600 kHz) maximum wavelength m minimum wavelength m (b) the the FM radio band (88–108 MHz) maximum wavelength m minimum wavelength m

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Chapter21: Alternating-Current Circuits And Electromagnetic Waves

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21 What are the wavelength ranges for the following?

(a) the AM radio band (540–1600 kHz)

maximum wavelength	m
minimum wavelength	m

(b) the the FM radio band (88–108 MHz)

maximum wavelength	m
minimum wavelength	m

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