An FM Radio Station Generates Radio Waves That Have a Frequency

question 63

Multiple Choice

An FM radio station generates radio waves that have a frequency of 101.3 MHz. The frequency of the waves from a competing station have a frequency of 107.1 MHz. What is the difference in wavelength between the waves emitted from the two stations?

• A)0.22 m
• B)0.45 m
• C)0.84 m
• D)2.4 m
• E)0.16 m

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Definitions:

Type I Error

The incorrect rejection of a true null hypothesis in statistical hypothesis testing, also known as a "false positive."

Type II Error

The error that occurs when a false null hypothesis is not rejected, often referred to as a "false negative."

Multiple Comparison

A statistical principle applied when multiple hypothesis tests are conducted simultaneously, requiring adjustment methods to control for the increased risk of Type I error.

Significant Difference

A statistical term indicating that the observed difference between two or more datasets is unlikely to be due to chance at a certain confidence level.