Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Volume 2 (Chapters 21-35)
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Chapter 15, Problem 4P
(1) AM radio signals have frequencies between 550 kHz and 1600 kHz (kilohertz) and travel with a speed of 3.0 × 108 m/s. What are the wavelengths of these signals? On FM the frequencies range from 88 MHz to 108 MHz (megahertz) and travel at the same speed. What are their wavelengths?
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