A diathermy machine, used in physiotherapy, generates electromagnetic radiation that gives the effect of “deep heat” when absorbed in tissue. One assigned frequency for diathermy is 27.33 MHz. What is the wavelength of this radiation?

A diathermy machine, used in physiotherapy, generates electromagnetic radiation that gives the effect of “deep heat” when absorbed in tissue. One assigned frequency for diathermy is 27.33 MHz. What is the wavelength of this radiation?

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