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AM radio signals broadcast electromagnetic radiation at frequencies between 590 kHz and 1.50 MHz.What is the shortest wavelength of an AM radio signal?

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Answer:

The shortest wavelength of an AM radio signal is 200 meters.

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that, AM radio signals broadcast electromagnetic radiation at frequencies between 590 kHz and 1.50 MHz.


f_1=590\ kHz=590* 10^3\ Hz

The speed of electromagnetic wave is given by :


c=f_1\lambda_1


\lambda_1=(c)/(f_1)


\lambda_1=(3* 10^8)/(590* 10^3)


\lambda_1=508.47\ m

If
f_2=1.5\ MHz=1.5* 10^6\ Hz


c=f_2\lambda_2


\lambda_2=(c)/(f_2)


\lambda_2=(3* 10^8)/(1.5* 10^6)


\lambda_2=200\ m

So, the shortest wavelength of an AM radio signal is 200 meters. Hence, this is the required solution.

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