AM radio signals are broadcast at frequencies between 550 kHz (kilohertz) and 1600 kHz and travel at 3 x 10^8 m/s. a) What is the range of wavelengths for those signals? b) FM frequencies range between 88 MHz (megahertz) and 108 MHz and travel at the the same speed. What is the range of the FM frequencies.

AM radio signals are broadcast at frequencies between 550 kHz (kilohertz) and 1600 kHz and travel at 3 x 10^8 m/s. a) What is the range of wavelengths for those signals? b) FM frequencies range between 88 MHz (megahertz) and 108 MHz and travel at the the same speed. What is the range of the FM frequencies.

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