Wavelength of Radio Waves Emitted by a Resonant Circuit in a Radio Receiver

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A resonant circuit in a radio receiver tuned to a station with an inductor of 0.151mH and a capacitor of 21.2pF produces a frequency of 2.81 MHz. To calculate the wavelength of the radio waves emitted, the correct formula is f = c/λ, where c represents the speed of light. Using this equation, the wavelength can be determined by rearranging it to λ = c/f. The discussion highlights a common misunderstanding that the inverse of frequency gives the wavelength, clarifying that it actually provides the period of the wave. Understanding these calculations is essential for accurately determining the properties of radio waves.
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A resonant circuit in a radio receiver is tuned to a certian station when the inductor has a value of 0.151mH and the capacitor has a value of 21.2pF. Calculate the frequency of the radio station.

Frequency is 2.81 MHz ( I got this one right)

B) what is the wavelength of the radiowaves emited by the radio station?
I was told to do this just take 1/f,but this gave me a wrong answer. Is there another way of going about it?
 
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1\f is the period,

for wavelength you want to use the equation for all waves

v = f \lambda

where v is the speed of propogation of the wave
 
For this problem, v = c. All electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light, so:

f = c/\lambda
 
Well there goes the chance of the OP doing any of the work for himself.
 
A lot of people don't know that, its not a question of doing work, its just a fact he needs.
 
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