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A radio station transmits radio waves with a frequently of 1200 kHz. What is the wavelength of the radio waves?

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Chapter16: Waves

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Problem 120AP: A radio station broadcasts radio waves at a frequency of 101.7 MHz. The radio waves move through the...

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