The call numbers for FM radio stations are given in MHz and range from 88 MHz to 108 MHz. Our college radio station is WZBT and can be found at 91.1 on your FM dial. What is the wavelength of the radio waves transmitted by WZBT?

The call numbers for FM radio stations are given in MHz and range from 88 MHz to 108 MHz. Our college radio station is WZBT and can be found at 91.1 on your FM dial. What is the wavelength of the radio waves transmitted by WZBT?

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Chapter6: Waves And Sound

Section6.3: Light Waves

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The call numbers for FM radio stations are given in MHz and range from 88 MHz to 108

MHz. Our college radio station is WZBT and can be found at 91.1 on your FM dial. What is the

wavelength of the radio waves transmitted by WZBT?

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