Physics (5th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976444
Author: James S. Walker
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25, Problem 41PCE
Find the difference in wavelength (λ1 – λ2) for each of the following pairs of radio waves (a) f1 = 50 kHz and f2 = 52 kHz, (b) f1 = 500 kHz and f2 = 502 kHz.
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