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Two microwave frequencies are authorized for use in microwave ovens: 895 and 2560 mhz. calculate the wavelength of each.

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Wavelength = (speed) / (frequency)

The speeds of the two possible signals are equal, just like
all other forms of electromagnetic radiation.

Wavelength of 895 MHz = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (8.95 x 10⁸/s) = 0.335 m

Wavelength of 2560 MHz = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (2.56 x 10⁹/s) = 0.117 m
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