Linsey’s favorite radio station broadcasts at a frequency f.
a. Write an equation for the wavelength of these radio waves.
b. What is the ratio of ceiling height h to wavelength
c. Calculate the answers for parts (a) and (b) above for a frequency of 97.3 MHz and a ceiling height of 2.4 meters,
(a)
The equation for the wavelength.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The radio waves are the electromagnetic waves which travel with the speed of the light.
The speed of the wave is represented as the product of the wavelength and frequency of the light.
Therefore,
Conclusion:
The equation for the wavelength is
(b)
The ratio of ceiling height to the wavelength.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The speed of the wave is given as
(c)
The wavelength and ratio of ceiling height and wavelength.
Answer to Problem 67A
The wavelength of the wave is 3.1m.
The ratio of ceiling height to the wavelength is
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Frequency of wave,
The ceiling height,
Formula used:
Calculation:
Radio waves travel with the speed of light, so the wavelength of the wave is
And the ratio of ceiling height to the wavelength is
Conclusion:
The wavelength is 3.1 meters and their ratio is
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