Wavelength of 60MHz Wave: Explained

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The wavelength of a wave with a frequency of 60 MHz is calculated using the formula λ = c/f, where c is the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10^8 m/s). This results in a wavelength of 5 meters. The discussion also references Ampere's Law, specifically the integral form, which relates magnetic fields to electric currents. Understanding the relationship between frequency and wavelength is crucial for applications in electromagnetic theory.

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Nov 18, 2013

rinspd

What is the wavelength of a wave that has a frequency of 60MHz?

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Nov 18, 2013

iRaid

Well amperes law is: ##\oint \vec{B}\cdot d\vec{s}=\mu_{o}I##. If you know its a wire, what does that tell you about the ds? And the dot product between the vectors B and ds is what? With that you can plug in 0.5B to find R...