An AM Radio Station Broadcasts at a Frequency of 1270

question 45

Multiple Choice

An AM radio station broadcasts at a frequency of 1270 kHz. Calculate the wavelength of the broadcast signal in meters. (c = 2.9979 * 10⁸ m/s)

• A) 256 m
• B) 236 m
• C) 216 m
• D) 196 m
• E) None of the above

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