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The velocity of electromagnetic waves in free space is `3xx10^(8)` m/s. Whal is the frequency (in MHz) of the wavelength of vaJue 150 m?

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To find the frequency of an electromagnetic wave given its wavelength, we can use the formula: \[ c = \nu \lambda \] Where: - \( c \) is the speed of light in a vacuum (approximately \( 3 \times 10^8 \) m/s), - \( \nu \) is the frequency in hertz (Hz), - \( \lambda \) is the wavelength in meters (m). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the given values**: - Speed of electromagnetic waves, \( c = 3 \times 10^8 \) m/s - Wavelength, \( \lambda = 150 \) m 2. **Rearrange the formula to solve for frequency**: \[ \nu = \frac{c}{\lambda} \] 3. **Substitute the known values into the formula**: \[ \nu = \frac{3 \times 10^8 \text{ m/s}}{150 \text{ m}} \] 4. **Calculate the frequency**: \[ \nu = \frac{3 \times 10^8}{150} = 2 \times 10^6 \text{ Hz} \] 5. **Convert the frequency from hertz to megahertz**: - Since \( 1 \text{ MHz} = 10^6 \text{ Hz} \), \[ \nu = \frac{2 \times 10^6 \text{ Hz}}{10^6} = 2 \text{ MHz} \] ### Final Answer: The frequency of the electromagnetic wave is **2 MHz**. ---
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  • The velocity of all radio waves in free space is 3 xx 10^(8) "m/s" . The frequency of a radio wave of wavelength 150 m is:

    A
    50 KHz
    B
    2 kHz
    C
    2 MHz
    D
    1 MHz
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    A
    `45 MHz`
    B
    `2 MHz`
    C
    `2 KHz`
    D
    `20 KHz`
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    A
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    B
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