Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321993724
Author: Richard Wolfson
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 14, Problem 17E
(a)
To determine
The wavelength of a
1.0 MHz
(b)
To determine
The wavelength of a channel
9
190 MHz
(c)
To determine
The wavelength of a police radar.
(d)
To determine
The wavelength of infrared radiation from a hot stove.
(e)
To determine
The wavelength of green light .
(f)
To determine
The wavelength of X rays.
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Essential University Physics: Volume 1 (3rd Edition)
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