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What is the wavelength for an FM radio signal if the number on the dial reads $99.5 \mathrm{MHz}$ (See Sample Problem 14A.)
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Since 1 megahertz is equal to $10^6$ hertz, we multiply 99.5 by $10^6$ to get the frequency in hertz. $$f = 99.5 \times 10^6 \, \text{Hz}$$ Show more…
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