Wavelength and frequency
2 marks · NormalA radio wave has a frequency of 6 × 10^8 Hz and travels at a speed of 3 × 10^8 m/s. Calculate its wavelength.
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0.5 m (±0.02)
Also accept: 3e8/6e8 = 0.5 m
Common mistakes: 6 ÷ 3 = 2 m
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M1 · 1 mark · Substitutes into correctly.
A1 · 1 mark · Correct answer: 0.5 m.
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