Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)
Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)
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Author: Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 34, Problem 34.50P

(a)

To determine

The order of magnitude of frequency of an electromagnetic wave with wavelength equal to the person's height.

(b)

To determine

The order of magnitude of frequency of an electromagnetic wave with wavelength equal to the thickness of a sheet of paper.

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Physics for Scientists and Engineers, Technology Update (No access codes included)

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