Understanding the Relationship
The relationship between frequency (f) and wavelength (λ) is defined by the following equation:
* c = fλ
Where:
* c is the speed of light (approximately 3 x 10⁸ meters per second)
* f is the frequency (in Hertz)
* λ is the wavelength (in meters)
Calculation
1. Convert MHz to Hz: 96.9 MHz = 96,900,000 Hz
2. Rearrange the equation to solve for wavelength (λ):
λ = c / f
3. Plug in the values:
λ = (3 x 10⁸ m/s) / (96,900,000 Hz)
4. Calculate:
λ ≈ 3.09 meters
Therefore, the wavelength of a 96.9 MHz radio wave is approximately 3.09 meters.
