College Physics: A Strategic Approach (3rd Edition)
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Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
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Chapter 25, Problem 75MSPP
What is the wavelength of 27 MHz radio waves?
A. 11 m
B. 9.0 m
C. 0.011 m
D. 0.009 m
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