Physics: Principles with Applications (7th Edition)

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Chapter 22 - Electromagnetic Waves - General Problems - Page 643: 60

Answer

a. 150 m b. 75 m

Work Step by Step

Use equation 22–4, $c=\lambda f$ Calculate the AM radio wavelength. $$\lambda=\frac{c}{f}=\frac{3.00\times10^8m/s }{1\times10^6Hz}=300m$$ a. A half-wave antenna would be about 150 m long. b. A quarter-wave antenna would be about 75 m long.
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