NASA communicates with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station using Ku-band microwave radio. Suppose NASA transmits a microwave signal to the Space Shuttle using radio waves with a frequency of 16.GHz. Calculate the wavelength of these radio waves. Round your answer to 2 significant digits. mm X d

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**Interconverting the Wavelength and Frequency of Electromagnetic Radiation**

**Educational Context:**

NASA communicates with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station using Ku-band microwave radio. Suppose NASA transmits a microwave signal to the Space Shuttle using radio waves with a frequency of 16.0 GHz. Calculate the wavelength of these radio waves.

**Instruction:**

Round your answer to 2 significant digits.

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- **Input Box:** Allows for the manual entry of the calculated wavelength in the appropriate unit (in this case, millimeters).
- **Calculator Tool:** Provides basic mathematical operations which can be used to perform necessary calculations.

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- **Explanation Button:** Offers a detailed solution or guidance on how to arrive at the correct answer.
- **Check Button:** Validates the entered answer and provides feedback.
Transcribed Image Text:**Interconverting the Wavelength and Frequency of Electromagnetic Radiation** **Educational Context:** NASA communicates with the Space Shuttle and International Space Station using Ku-band microwave radio. Suppose NASA transmits a microwave signal to the Space Shuttle using radio waves with a frequency of 16.0 GHz. Calculate the wavelength of these radio waves. **Instruction:** Round your answer to 2 significant digits. **Explanation of Components:** - **Input Box:** Allows for the manual entry of the calculated wavelength in the appropriate unit (in this case, millimeters). - **Calculator Tool:** Provides basic mathematical operations which can be used to perform necessary calculations. **Additional Tools:** - **Explanation Button:** Offers a detailed solution or guidance on how to arrive at the correct answer. - **Check Button:** Validates the entered answer and provides feedback.
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