University Physics Volume 2
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Chapter 16, Problem 105AP
How does the wavelength of radio waves for an AM radio station broadcasting at 1030 KHz compare with the wavelength of the lowest audible sound waves (of 20 Hz).
The speed of sound in air at 20 °C is about 343 m/s.
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